CVE-2026-78622

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.0
Exploit probability—
ProductOkta Verify for Windows
PublishedSep 8, 2026
First seenSep 8, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • Okta Okta Verify for Windows7.0.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Okta Okta Verify for Windows5.1.3 ≤ v < 7.0.07.0.0

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