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CVE-2023-26236

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2023-26236 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WatchguardEpp Firmware< 8.00.22.0010
WatchguardEdr Firmware< 8.00.22.0010
WatchguardEpdr Firmware< 8.00.22.0010
WatchguardPanda Ad360 Firmware< 8.00.22.0010

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26236?
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-26236?
CVE-2023-26236 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26236?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST