CVE-2026-78615: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Dimension
Description
CVE-2026-78615 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension's report detail page. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of an authenticated user via a specially crafted URL. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.6 score, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or fix information is provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.6medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a reflected XSS (CWE-79) in the report detail page of WatchGuard Dimension version 2.0. An attacker can craft a URL that, when visited by an authenticated user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. This could potentially lead to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The CVSS 4.6 score reflects a moderate risk with network attack vector, low complexity, and requiring user interaction and high privileges.
Potential Impact
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's browser session. This may allow theft of session tokens, manipulation of the user interface, or other client-side attacks. However, exploitation requires the user to be authenticated and to interact with a malicious URL. No known active exploitation is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking on untrusted links targeting the report detail page. Monitor official WatchGuard communications for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8j8f-846h-p954
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-78615"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a91a7d2acd9273b49065774
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:22:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:22:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 40
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