CVE-2026-78499
Dimension SSRF via FTP Server Test Connection
Description
A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability WatchGuard Dimension FTP Server Test configuration allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent network systems.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-78499
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Disable FTP server test configuration.
- Restrict network access to adjacent systems.
- Implement egress filtering for network traffic.
- Monitor network service access logs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-78499.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-78499 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-78499
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability WatchGuard Dimension FTP Server Test configuration allows an authenticated privileged attacker to enumerate exposed network services on adjacent network systems. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CWE CWE-918 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78499.json">CVE-2026-78499</a> Added Reference https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-78499