CVE-2026-95676
📛 CVE Title
AuthPoint Gateway Improper Authentication in LDAP Sync Allows First-Factor Authentication Bypass
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.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- WatchGuard
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.4 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N- Effective score
- 7.4 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-287,CWE-636 - Reserved
- 2026-09-22
- Published
- 2026-09-23 12:52 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-23 15:24 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/95xxx/CVE-2026-95676.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-95676 — AuthPoint Gateway Improper Authentication in LDAP Sync Allows First-Factor Authentication Bypass
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-23 13:17:32 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-23 16:16:48 UTC
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-85287 - Assigner
- WatchGuard
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026, 12:52:04 PM
- Updated
- Sep 23, 2026, 3:24:54 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0)
-
7.4 / 10
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- WatchGuard
- Products
-
AuthPoint Authentication Gateway (4.2.2 <7.5.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-xxxr-8q85-2h5x
ENISA 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.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | AuthPoint Authentication Gateway |
4.2.2 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-95676 vendor-advisory
Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-95676 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:app.opencve.io
Remediation No vendor fix or workaround currently provided. OpenCVE Recommended Actions Install the Microsoft security update released for CVE‑2026‑69676 on all affected Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server machines. Apply any additional cumulative updates that address Kerberos or authentication functions to reinforce the fix .
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:psirt.watchguard.com
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. Product status
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (See What version of Office am I using?) How to get and install the update Method 1: Microsoft Update This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on ...
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5121768) is cumulative. It includes all improvements from previous security and non-security updates, along with an additional fix . Improvements This OOB update includes the following improvement: [System Performance] This update addresses an issue affecting a limited number of devices with an Intel ...
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft patches 206 vulnerabilities in June 2026 Patch Tuesday, including three publicly disclosed zero-days.
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
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.
2026-09-24 11:08 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-95676.json.
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