CVE-2026-78622 PUBLISHED

Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal

Assigner: Okta
Reserved: 24.08.2026 Published: 08.09.2026 Updated: 08.09.2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS Score: 6

Attack Vector	Local	Scope	Unchanged
Attack Complexity	High	Confidentiality Impact	None
Privileges Required	Low	Integrity Impact	High
User Interaction	Required	Availability Impact	High

CVSS 3.1

Product Status

Vendor	Okta
Product	Okta Verify for Windows
Versions	Default: unaffected affected from 5.1.3 to 7.0.0 (excl.)

Solutions

Upgrade the Okta Verify for Windows client to version 7.0.0 or greater.

References

https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-link-resolution-in-okta-verify-for-windows-uninstaller-data-removal-cve-2026-78622

Problem Types

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access