CVE-2026-78622Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
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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.
- CVSS
- 6.0 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-59
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- Okta
- NVD analysis
- Awaiting Analysis
- Record last updated
- Sep 10, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
Okta Okta Verify for Windows okta:verify_for_windows (from the name) | from 5.1.3 before 7.0.0 | CNA record |
References
- https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-link-resolution-in-okta-verify-for-windows-uninstaller-data-removal-cve-2026-78622
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