Improper Memory Cleanup in the Okta Java SDK
Description
In the Okta Java SDK, specific multithreaded implementations may encounter memory issues as threads are not properly cleaned up after requests are completed. Over time, this can degrade performance and availability in long-running applications and may result in a denial-of-service condition under sustained load.
Affected product and versions
You may be affected by this vulnerability if you meet the following preconditions:
- Using the Okta Java SDK between versions 21.0.0 and 24.0.0, and
- Implementing a long-running application using the ApiClient in a multi-threaded manner.
Resolution
Upgrade Okta/okta-sdk-java to versions 24.0.1 or greater.
Acknowledgement
Okta would like to thank Andrew Pikler (pyckle) for their discovery and responsible disclosure.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | com.okta.sdk:okta-sdk-root | >= 21.0.0, < 24.0.1 | 24.0.1 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-401- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
com.okta.sdk:okta-sdk-root- Disclosed
- 10.12.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-qhr6-6cgv-6638 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: com.okta.sdk:okta-sdk-root
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 12.2025 12.2025
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 0
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