CVE-2026-78574

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Okta Hyperdrive Integration Plugin Unverified Assembly Loading

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Okta

Description

The Okta Hyperdrive Integration plugin resolves a required assembly using a registry path within the current user's hive without integrity verification. The referenced path is loaded via Assembly.LoadFrom without signature validation, resulting in an unverified assembly executing within the context of the host process or elevated installer.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-23

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-78574

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
okta	hyperdrive	From 1.2.0 (inc) to 1.5.1 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-426	The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the Okta Hyperdrive Integration plugin loading an assembly from a registry path in the user's hive without verifying its integrity. The assembly is loaded using Assembly.LoadFrom without signature validation, allowing an unverified assembly to execute within the host process or elevated installer.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute malicious code in the context of the host process or installer, potentially gaining elevated privileges or compromising sensitive data. The impact includes unauthorized code execution and potential system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information security). Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage due to non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update or remove the Okta Hyperdrive Integration plugin to ensure assemblies are loaded with integrity verification. Restrict user permissions to prevent unauthorized registry modifications. Monitor system logs for unexpected assembly loads.

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