CVE-2026-101891: CWE-284 in WatchGuard WatchGuard AP
An improper access control vulnerability in an internal API service on WatchGuard Access Points allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the AP to obtain a valid API session.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-101891) involves improper access control (CWE-284) in an internal API service on WatchGuard Access Points. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this flaw to gain a valid API session, potentially allowing unauthorized control or information disclosure. The affected versions are >=1.0 and <3.4.8. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to obtain a valid API session on the affected WatchGuard Access Points, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the device. This can compromise device confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the affected devices to trusted users only to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-101891: CWE-284 in WatchGuard WatchGuard AP
Description
An improper access control vulnerability in an internal API service on WatchGuard Access Points allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the AP to obtain a valid API session.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
WatchGuard
WatchGuard AP
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-101891) involves improper access control (CWE-284) in an internal API service on WatchGuard Access Points. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this flaw to gain a valid API session, potentially allowing unauthorized control or information disclosure. The affected versions are >=1.0 and <3.4.8. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to obtain a valid API session on the affected WatchGuard Access Points, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the device. This can compromise device confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the affected devices to trusted users only to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T15:53:24.081Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba9de2f7a7c54106f66c8a
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 17:03:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 17:18:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 02:47:38 UTC
Views: 17
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