CVE-2026-78499: CWE-918 in WatchGuard Dimension
Description
CVE-2026-78499 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension's FTP Server Test configuration. It allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent network systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. No public exploits are known, and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-918) in WatchGuard Dimension enables an authenticated user with high privileges to perform SSRF attacks via the FTP Server Test configuration. By exploiting this flaw, the attacker can enumerate network services on systems adjacent to the vulnerable device, potentially revealing internal network information. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and no confidentiality, integrity, or availability impact beyond service discovery. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated privileged access can leverage this SSRF vulnerability to discover exposed network services on adjacent systems. This may aid in network reconnaissance but does not directly compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the affected system or adjacent systems based on current data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict privileged access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to FTP Server Test configurations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-73rq-v2qg-m67r
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-78499"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a91a7d2acd9273b49065784
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:22:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:22:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 23
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