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CVE-2026-78622: Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
- Severity: medium (CVSS 6.0 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-09-08 · updated 2026-09-10
- Weakness: CWE-59
Description
The Okta Verify for Windows uninstaller does not verify whether the user data directory is a filesystem junction before deleting its contents with elevated privileges. The delete operation follows the junction target, resulting in recursive deletion of unintended directory contents.
Affected products
- Okta Verify for Windows: from 5.1.3 before 7.0.0 — fixed in 7.0.0
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Okta Verify for Windows 7.0.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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