CVE-2026-78622: medium-severity vulnerability in Okta Verify for Windows
Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal
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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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Okta · Okta Verify for WindowsRelated CVEs — Okta Verify for Windows
In the same product, most dangerous first.