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.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade the Okta Access Gateway appliance to version 2026.9.1 or greater.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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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.
Title Improper Handling of SAML Assertion Attributes in Okta Access Gateway Advanced Mode Datastores
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Okta

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T20:08:11.938Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T22:04:00.474Z

Link: CVE-2026-78623

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T20:18:37.050

Modified: 2026-09-08T21:13:32.293

Link: CVE-2026-78623

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')