PatchTheCVECVE-2026-78550: The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an
CVE-2026-78550 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting access gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an authenticated administrator SSH session. As a result, the unsanitized input is executed directly, leading to code execution with the privileges of the management console.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-95 |
| Published | 2026-09-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-29 |
Last updated 2026-09-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-78550?
access gateway: upgrade to 2026.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-78550 being exploited?
CVE-2026-78550 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-78550 affect?
CVE-2026-78550 affects access gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The Okta Access Gateway management console passes user-supplied input to eval() without sanitization during an authenticated administrator SSH session. As a result, the unsanitized input is executed directly, leading to code execution with
How urgent is CVE-2026-78550?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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