# CVE-2026-78622

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-78622
- **Severity:** MEDIUM
- **CVSS Score:** 6 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-59
- **Published:** Sep 8, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Sep 8, 2026

## 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

- Okta — Okta Verify for Windows (5.1.3)

## References

- [CNA](https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-link-resolution-in-okta-verify-for-windows-uninstaller-data-removal-cve-2026-78622)

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-09._