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CVE-2026-78627

7.3 · HIGH

The Okta Hyperdrive Integration installer does not mask the OAuth client secret when passed as an MSI property.

Published Sep 8, 2026oktaCWE-532EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2026-78627 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting okta hyperdrive. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Okta Hyperdrive Integration installer does not mask the OAuth client secret when passed as an MSI property. The credential is recorded in plaintext in the installer log, the Application Event Log, and the process command line, all of which are readable by an authenticated local user on the workstation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from okta. Update hyperdrive to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oktahyperdrive>= 1.2.0, < 1.5.2Affected

References

Reftrust.okta.com/security-advisories/improper-credential-protection-in-okta-hyperdrive-integration-installer-logging-cve-2026-78627

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78627?

CVE-2026-78627 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting okta hyperdrive. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-78627?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-78627?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from okta. Update hyperdrive to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-78627?

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