CVE-2026-78623 (GCVE-0-2026-78623)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-08 20:08 – Updated: 2026-09-10 17:52
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper Handling of SAML Assertion Attributes in Okta Access Gateway Advanced Mode Datastores
Summary
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.
Severity
7.7 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-10 17:52 UTC
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okta | Okta Access Gateway |
Affected:
0 , < 2026.9.1
(semver)
|
guessed |
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