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.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 6 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

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

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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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.
Title Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
Weaknesses CWE-59
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Okta

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T20:16:15.208Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T21:54:34.029Z

Link: CVE-2026-78622

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