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CVE-2026-96293

Endpoint Security Cleartext Storage of FileVault Recovery Key in Log File

CVSS score

6.9

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

4 h ago

OverviewPublic Exploits (0)NewsroomVulnerability Timeline
Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-96293: WatchGuard Agent Cleartext Storage of FileVault Recovery Key in Log File

Sources read

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Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%53

Short explanation

A vulnerability in WatchGuard Endpoint Security Full Disk Encryption allows a local user to obtain the FileVault Recovery Key.

Why does it matter?

It enables unauthorized local users to acquire sensitive key information and compromises encrypted storage security.

What should be done?

  • Review vendor security advisories
  • Check log file access permissions
  • Monitor vendor announcements for updates
Note on uncertainty

The sources give limited detail on some technical conditions. Review the chain of evidence below before deciding how to act.

Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

WatchGuard Agent 1.17.24.0000 sürümü FileVault Kurtarma Anahtarı'nı günlük dosyalarında düz metin olarak saklar.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelist

Yetkisiz yerel kullanıcılar veya süreçler bu anahtarı okunabilir günlük dosyalarından elde edebilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelist
Show the technical text from the sources

A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in WatchGuard Endpoint Security's Full Disk Encryption feature for macOS allows a local, unprivileged user or process to obtain a managed computer's FileVault Personal Recovery Key by reading a persistently written diagnostic log file left readable by all local users.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-312, CWE-532, CWE-732

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-96293 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1watchguardWatchGuard Agent View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.9CVSS V4_0MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVE CNA
6.9CVSS V40MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:L/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:XNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-96293 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-312: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-312CWE-532: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-532CWE-732: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-732

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-96293 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-96293vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.9 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-312 CWE-532 CWE-732

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