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CVE-2026-115546

Authentication Source Verification Issue in Okta Access Gateway

CVSS score

8.1

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.8

Published

1 h ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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Verified against sources

Authentication Source Verification Issue in Okta Access Gateway (CVE-2026-115546)

Sources read

1

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

Okta Access Gateway prior to version 2026.10.2 does not validate the selected authentication source during sign‑on. An authenticated user with an active session can modify the authentication source parameter to generate a SAML assertion that grants access to the Admin Console.

Why does it matter?

If a legitimate user can reach the admin console, they can obtain full control and cause data leakage.

What should be done?

  • Follow Okta’s official security advisory (S0)
  • Patch status is UNKNOWN; monitor for vendor fixes
  • Restrict Admin Console access at the network level
  • Monitor for suspicious authentication source changes
Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

Okta Access Gateway, 2026.10.2 öncesi sürümlerde kimlik doğrulama kaynağını doğrulamadığı için bir saldırgan, oturum açtıktan sonra parametreyi değiştirerek admin konsoluna erişebilir (S0).

S0 · daybreach-canonical

Bu açık, CVSS 8.1 puanı ve HIGH şiddetiyle sınıflandırılmıştır (S0).

S0 · daybreach-canonical

Yama durumu resmi kaynaklarda doğrulanamadı; bu, yama olmadığı anlamına gelmez (S0).

S0 · daybreach-canonical
Show the technical text from the sources

Okta Access Gateway (OAG) does not validate the selected authentication source during sign-on. An authenticated user with an active session can modify the authentication source parameter, which may generate a SAML assertion granting access to the Admin Console.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-639, CWE-287

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-115546 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1OktaOkta Access Gateway View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.1CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
8.1CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-115546 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-639: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-639CWE-287: Improper Authentication

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-115546 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

http://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/authentication-source-verification-issue-in-okta-access-gateway-cve-2026-115546vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-639 CWE-287

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