CVE-2026-95676 (GCVE-0-2026-95676)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-23 12:52 – Updated: 2026-09-23 15:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AuthPoint Gateway Improper Authentication in LDAP Sync Allows First-Factor Authentication Bypass
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-23 15:24 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-95676 | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | AuthPoint Authentication Gateway |
Affected:
4.2.2 , < 7.5.1
(semver)
cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:authpoint_authentication_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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