CVE-2026-78630: Improper Input Neutralization in Okta Access Gateway SNMP Configuration Processing
The Okta Access Gateway does not neutralize shell metacharacters in SNMP configuration values before a privileged script uses them to construct OS commands. An authenticated local user with access to the management interface can supply crafted values, resulting in the execution of arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Okta Access Gatewayto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2026.9.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker must be an authenticated local user and have access to the Okta Access Gateway management interface. The attack vector is local, not remote.
What level of access can successful exploitation provide?
Crafted SNMP configuration values can cause arbitrary OS commands to run with root privileges, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which configuration area is involved?
The issue is triggered through SNMP configuration values that are passed to a privileged script for OS command construction.