CVE-2026-78498: watchguard dimension Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
CVSS: 5.1v4.0MediumDeferred
Published 27-08-2026Last modified 28-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-78498 is a medium (CVSS 5.1) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in watchguard dimension. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.1/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.44%
0%100%
Low · +0.18 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability WatchGuard Dimension Email Server Test configuration allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent network systems.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.1MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS trend
Probability
0.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.18 pp
From 0.26% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Watchguard1 product
- dimension≥ 2.0, < 2.3.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-78498Vendor Advisory