Description
A blind server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability WatchGuard Dimension Database Server Test configuration allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent network systems.
Published: 2026-08-27
Score: 5.1 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A blind server‑side request forgery (SSRF) flaw in WatchGuard Dimension’s database test configuration allows an authenticated privileged user to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent systems. The vulnerability is a form of information disclosure and fits CWEs 208 (Information Exposure Through Authentication) and 918 (Server‑Side Request Forgery). By probing internal addresses the attacker can discover reachable services, thereby facilitating lateral movement or targeted attacks.

Affected Systems

WatchGuard Dimension Database Server, versions prior to 2.3.1. The fix is delivered in VERSION 2.3.1 and later releases.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.1 indicates a moderate severity; there is no public exploit for this vulnerability, and it was not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The EPSS score is currently unavailable, so the probability of exploitation cannot be quantified. The likely attack path requires an authenticated privileged account that can use the test‑connection feature; however, the damage is limited to information disclosure and does not provide immediate code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 07:32 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Dimension 2.3.1


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor‑issued patch by upgrading to Dimension 2.3.1 or later release.
  • Disable or restrict the database test‑connection feature for users who do not require it.
  • Apply the principle of least privilege so that only necessary accounts have authenticated access to the feature.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 07:32 UTC.

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History

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A blind server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability WatchGuard Dimension Database Server Test configuration allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent network systems.
Title Dimension Blind SSRF via Database Test Connection Feature
First Time appeared Watchguard
Watchguard dimension
Weaknesses CWE-208
CWE-918
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:dimension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Watchguard
Watchguard dimension
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N'}


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Watchguard Dimension
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WatchGuard

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T23:26:30.655Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T17:20:27.356Z

Link: CVE-2026-78500

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-28T02:16:23.560

Modified: 2026-08-28T02:16:23.560

Link: CVE-2026-78500

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T09:00:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-208

    Observable Timing Discrepancy

  • CWE-918

    Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)