CVE-2026-86135: Dimension CSRF Vulnerability in Database Snapshot Creation Allows Denial of Service

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension's database snapshot creation feature allows a remote attacker to trigger unauthorized snapshot creation by tricking an authenticated administrator into visiting a specially crafted web page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard WatchGuard Dimension

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WatchGuard Dimension to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.1

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this issue?

WatchGuard Dimension deployments are exposed when an administrator is authenticated to the product's web interface and can be induced to visit a specially crafted web page.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

The attacker needs to trick an authenticated administrator into visiting a malicious page. The description does not indicate that the attacker needs direct access to the Dimension interface or administrator credentials.

3

What is the practical impact of successful exploitation?

An attacker can cause unauthorized database snapshot creation. This can result in denial of service.

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