7.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-26236

First published: Thu Oct 05 2023(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. Due to a weak implementation of message handling between WatchGuard EPDR processes, it is possible to perform a Local Privilege Escalation on Windows by sending a crafted message to a named pipe.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Watchguard Epp Firmware<8.00.22.0010
Watchguard Epp
Watchguard Edr Firmware<8.00.22.0010
Watchguard Edr
Watchguard Epdr Firmware<8.00.22.0010
WatchGuard EPDR
Watchguard Panda Ad360 Firmware<8.00.22.0010
Watchguard Panda Ad360
All of
Watchguard Epp
Watchguard Epp Firmware<8.00.22.0010
All of
Watchguard Edr
Watchguard Edr Firmware<8.00.22.0010
All of
WatchGuard EPDR
Watchguard Epdr Firmware<8.00.22.0010
All of
Watchguard Panda Ad360
Watchguard Panda Ad360 Firmware<8.00.22.0010

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in WatchGuard EPDR?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue in WatchGuard EPDR is CVE-2023-26236.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-26236?

    The severity of CVE-2023-26236 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26236?

    The affected software versions are WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002 up to exclusive version 8.00.22.0010.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted message to a named pipe, leading to a local privilege escalation on Windows.

  • Is WatchGuard EPP or WatchGuard EDR vulnerable to CVE-2023-26236?

    No, WatchGuard EPP and WatchGuard EDR are not vulnerable to CVE-2023-26236.

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