SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-78579

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 0.25%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability affects the Okta Access Gateway, which fails to properly sanitize SAML assertion attribute values before incorporating them into LDAP search filters. This oversight allows attackers to manipulate LDAP queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data exposure. Organizations using Okta Access Gateway should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate risks associated with LDAP query manipulation.

CVE
CVE-2026-78579
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
0.25%

Original NVD Description

The Okta Access Gateway does not sanitize SAML assertion attribute values before interpolating them into LDAP search filters in the LDAP datastore configuration. The raw values are substituted directly into the filter string and passed to the LDAP search operation, resulting in modification of the intended query logic.