WatchGuard Fireware OS Multiple Vulnerabilities
2026-03-03
WatchGuard Fireware OS contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in its management interface that permits authenticated administrators to achieve root-level code execution. The flaw affects versions 11.9 through 11.12.4_Update1, 12.0 through 12.11.7, and 2025.1 through 2026.1.1, with no patch currently available. While exploitation requires high-level administrative privileges, successful attacks grant complete system compromise.
WatchGuard Fireware OS contains a filesystem integrity bypass vulnerability in versions 12.0-12.11.7, 12.5.9-12.5.16, and 2025.1-2026.1.1 that allows authenticated attackers with high privileges to deploy malicious firmware updates and establish limited persistence on affected appliances. An attacker could circumvent security checks designed to validate firmware authenticity, though currently no patch is available.
Fireware OS Web UI contains a reflected XSS vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in authenticated administrators' browsers through crafted links, affecting versions 12.7-12.11.7 and 2025.1-2026.1.1. An attacker can leverage this to perform administrative actions or steal session credentials from targeted management users who click malicious links. No patch is currently available.