CVE-2026-78622
Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
CVSS Score
6.0
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-59 |
| Vendor | okta |
| Product | okta verify for windows |
| Published | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Sep 10, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
Okta / Okta Verify for Windows
5.1.3 < 7.0.0