CVE-2026-95676 AuthPoint Gateway Improper Authentication in LDAP Sync Allows First-Factor Authentication Bypass

High 7.4 Published 23 Sep 2026 Updated 23 Sep 2026

Remote attackers can bypass first-factor password verification in WatchGuard AuthPoint Gateway's LDAP Sync under non-default configurations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-95676?

CVE-2026-95676 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in WatchGuard AuthPoint Authentication Gateway, published on 23 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A missing/improper authentication vulnerability in the WatchGuard AuthPoint Gateway's LDAP Sync first-factor authentication allows a remote attacker to bypass single-factor password verification under non-default operating conditions. Additional authentication factors still apply.

Weakness: CWE-636, CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-95676?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Watchguard Authentication Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2026-95676?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-95676 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2026-95676 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-95676 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xxxr-8q85-2h5x.