CVE-2023-26237

Name: CVE-2023-26237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-05T01:15:10.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26237 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. It is possible to bypass the defensive capabilities by adding a registry key as SYSTEM.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. It is possible to bypass the defensive capabilities by adding a registry key as SYSTEM.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Epp Firmware	< 8.00.22.0010
Watchguard	Edr Firmware	< 8.00.22.0010
Watchguard	Epdr Firmware	< 8.00.22.0010
Watchguard	Panda Ad360 Firmware	< 8.00.22.0010

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2023-00005Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2023-00005Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26237?

An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. It is possible to bypass the defensive capabilities by adding a registry key as SYSTEM.

How severe is CVE-2023-26237?

CVE-2023-26237 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26237?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-26237?

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Source: NVD / NIST