Description

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.

Affected product and versions

Customers using Okta Access Gateway appliance versions prior to 2026.9.1 are affected. 

Preconditions

This applies if the following preconditions are present:

• The appliance’s SSH management interface is reachable from the local network,

• The user has valid credentials for the appliance management account and can establish an SSH session to the management console.

Customer Recommendations

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade the Okta Access Gateway appliance to version 2026.9.1 or greater.

Resolution

The vulnerability is present in the Okta Access Gateway appliance versions prior to 2026.9.1 and is resolved in version 2026.9.1.

CVE details

References

Download the Okta Access Gateway image