CVE-2026-78618 Dimension Business Logic Flaw Allows Chained Backend Object Operations

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

An authenticated administrator can exploit a business logic flaw in WatchGuard Dimension to trigger chained backend operations, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-78618?

CVE-2026-78618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WatchGuard Dimension, published on 27 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A business logic flaw in WatchGuard Dimension allows an authenticated administrator to trigger multiple backend operations within a single logical flow by sending a specially crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-841, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78618?

How do I fix CVE-2026-78618?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-78618 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-78618 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xxc-598r-3hf4.

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