CVE-2026-78174: CWE-200 in WatchGuard Dimension
Description
CVE-2026-78174 is a critical vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension version 2.0 where unredacted session identifiers for logged-in users are recorded in the web UI diagnostic log. A low-privileged Dimension Administrator can access this log and extract a Super Administrator's session token while the latter is logged in, potentially allowing account takeover.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
WatchGuard
Dimension
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper exposure of sensitive session tokens in WatchGuard Dimension's diagnostic logs. Specifically, session identifiers for logged-in users, including Super Administrators, are logged without redaction. A low-privileged Dimension Administrator can retrieve these logs via the web UI and extract a Super Administrator's session token, enabling them to impersonate the Super Administrator and take over their account. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low-privileged Dimension Administrator access can obtain a Super Administrator's session token from diagnostic logs, leading to full account takeover of the Super Administrator. This compromises the highest privilege level in the system, potentially allowing complete control over the WatchGuard Dimension environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Dimension Administrator privileges to trusted personnel only and monitor access to diagnostic logs carefully.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T15:33:57.487Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a90ed8bacd9273b494754c1
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 02:08:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 10:22:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 95
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