CVE-2023-26238 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 5 Oct 2023 Updated 19 Sep 2024

Attackers can disable defensive capabilities in WatchGuard EPDR by sending crafted messages to a named pipe, bypassing security controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-26238?

CVE-2023-26238 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in WatchGuard EPDR 8.0.21.0002. It is possible to enable or disable defensive capabilities by sending a crafted message to a named pipe.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26238?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Watchguard Edr Firmware, Watchguard Epdr Firmware, Watchguard Epp Firmware, Watchguard Panda Ad360 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26238?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-26238 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26238 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhm3-f2q4-h56r.