Vulnerability · Published Sep 8, 2026 · Assigned by Okta
CVE-2026-78622Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
Medium 6.0
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Okta Verify for Windows from Okta. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 3% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.0Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 97.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Okta | Okta Verify for Windows | 5.1.3 – before 7.0.0 |
Weakness: CWE-59 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H