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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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
Network-delivered management request with low complexity but requires administrator privileges (PR:H); memory corruption yields full C/I/A impact within the service, no scope change.
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CVSS VectorVendor: WatchGuard
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted management request.
AnalysisAI
Authenticated attackers with administrator privileges can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS by sending a specially crafted management request, causing a service crash or potentially achieving arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability requires the spamBlocker feature to be licensed and enabled, and the management plane to be reachable; exploitation is therefore limited to insiders, stolen admin credentials, or post-compromise scenarios. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Requires administrator-level authentication to the WatchGuard Firebox (PR:H) and reachability of the spamBlocker (spamd) management request handler - meaning the spamBlocker feature is licensed/enabled and the management plane is accessible to the attacker. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The vendor-assigned CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6 is driven by high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) over a network vector (AV:N) with low complexity (AC:L), but it is materially gated by PR:H - the attacker must already hold administrator privileges on the Firebox. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | No vendor-released patch version was identified in the provided data; consult the WatchGuard PSIRT advisory (https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-18145) for the latest patched firmware release and apply it as soon as it becomes available. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, verify whether spamBlocker is licensed and enabled on all WatchGuard Fireware OS devices; if not required, disable the feature. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-89500
GHSA-6g2x-6j83-r28p