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CVE-2026-78623: Improper Handling of SAML Assertion Attributes in Okta Access Gateway Advanced Mode Datastores
- Severity: critical (CVSS 9.9 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-09-08 · updated 2026-09-22
- Weakness: CWE-89
Description
The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize SAML assertion values before interpolating them into database queries in the advanced mode datastore configuration. The unsanitized values are substituted directly into the query string prior to preparation, resulting in unintended SQL execution against the configured backend database.
Affected products
- Okta Access Gateway: before 2026.9.1 — fixed in 2026.9.1
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Okta Access Gateway 2026.9.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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