CVE-2026-78622Improper Link Resolution in Okta Verify for Windows Uninstaller Data Removal

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.

Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.

Affected products and versions

References and patches

• https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-link-resolution-in-okta-verify-for-windows-uninstaller-da…