CVE-2026-78616: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Dimension
Description
CVE-2026-78616 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension's Trusted CA certificate configuration. It allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary JavaScript in another authenticated administrator's browser by saving a specially crafted certificate. The vulnerability affects version 2.0 of WatchGuard Dimension. The CVSS score is 4.8, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
WatchGuard
Dimension
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stored XSS issue (CWE-79) in WatchGuard Dimension version 2.0. An authenticated administrator can exploit the Trusted CA certificate configuration interface by saving a maliciously crafted certificate, which results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of another authenticated administrator's web session. This could potentially lead to session hijacking or other web-based attacks within the administrative interface.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of other authenticated administrators. This may allow the attacker to perform actions on behalf of other administrators or steal sensitive information accessible through the administrative interface. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated administrator privileges and user interaction (UI required).
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from WatchGuard. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, limit administrator access to trusted personnel and monitor for suspicious activity related to certificate management.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T21:18:58.288Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a90ed8eacd9273b49475538
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 02:08:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 03:38:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 92
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