CVE-2026-93434
Fireware OS XPath Injection in SSH Authentication Allows Blind Extraction of Configuration Secrets
Description
An XPath injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SSH authentication process allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker with access to the management SSH interface to extract sensitive configuration data by submitting a specially crafted request.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Update WatchGuard Fireware OS to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for SSH authentication.
- Restrict access to the management SSH interface.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-93434.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-93434 |
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Oct. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An XPath injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SSH authentication process allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker with access to the management SSH interface to extract sensitive configuration data by submitting a specially crafted request. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/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-20 Added CWE CWE-208 Added CWE CWE-643 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93434.json">CVE-2026-93434</a> Added Reference https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-93434