CVE-2026-78495: CWE-918 in WatchGuard Dimension
Description
CVE-2026-78495 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension's Remote Backup Connection Test configuration. It allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate network services on adjacent systems. The vulnerability affects version 2.0 of WatchGuard Dimension. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
WatchGuard
Dimension
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-918) in WatchGuard Dimension version 2.0 involves an SSRF flaw in the Remote Backup Connection Test feature. An authenticated user with privileged access can exploit this to enumerate exposed network services on systems adjacent to the device running Dimension. This could aid attackers in network reconnaissance but does not directly indicate further exploitation or data compromise. No patch or official remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated privileged attacker can leverage this SSRF vulnerability to discover network services on adjacent systems, potentially facilitating further attacks or reconnaissance. There is no indication of direct data compromise or remote code execution from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor WatchGuard advisories for updates. Restricting privileged access and limiting network exposure of the affected feature may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T17:07:25.894Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a90ed8bacd9273b494754c5
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 02:08:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 03:38:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 51
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