CVE-2023-26239

Name: CVE-2023-26239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-05T01:15:10.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26239 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. Due to a weak implementation of a password check, it is possible to obtain credentials to access the management console as a non-privileged user.. 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 a password check, it is possible to obtain credentials to access the management console as a non-privileged user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-273

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-2023-00007Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2023-00007Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26239?

How severe is CVE-2023-26239?

CVE-2023-26239 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26239?

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