CVE-2023-26239: Medium severity watchguard epp firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. Due to a weak implementation of a password check, it is possible to obtain credentials to access the management console as a non-privileged user.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Oct 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26239?

CVE-2023-26239 is a vulnerability in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002 where weak password check implementation allows obtaining credentials to access the management console as a non-privileged user.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-26239?

CVE-2023-26239 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26239?

The affected software versions for CVE-2023-26239 are WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002 up to exclusive version 8.00.22.0010.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-26239?

To fix CVE-2023-26239, it is recommended to update to a version beyond 8.00.22.0010 and ensure a strong password check implementation.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26239?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-26239 on the WatchGuard PSIRT advisory page: [WatchGuard PSIRT Advisory](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2023-00007).

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