CVE-2026-78174: WatchGuard Dimension Session Hijack via Exposed Session Tokens in Diagnostic Logs

Published Aug 27, 2026
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Updated

WatchGuard Dimension records unredacted session identifiers for logged-in users in its web UI diagnostic log. A low-privileged Dimension Administrator can retrieve this log and extract a Super Administrator's session token while that administrator is logged in, enabling account takeover.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard WatchGuard Dimension

Event History

Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

A low-privileged Dimension Administrator can exploit it by retrieving the web UI diagnostic log. Exploitation depends on a Super Administrator being logged in so that the administrator's session token is present in the log.

2

What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?

The low-privileged administrator can extract the Super Administrator's unredacted session token from the diagnostic log and use it to take over that account.

3

How can I determine whether my environment is exposed?

Check whether users with the Dimension Administrator role can retrieve web UI diagnostic logs and whether those logs contain unredacted session identifiers for logged-in users. Exposure is particularly relevant when Super Administrators use the web UI while such logs are accessible.

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