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CVE-2026-86131

Fireware OS Code Injection in BOVPN Over TLS Client Allows Remote Code Execution

WatchGuard Fireware OSNetwork & edge
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
9.2Critical
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.42%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in2026.3.2Also 2026.2.3, 12.12.3 and 1 moreCVE List
Published29 Sep 2026Updated 1 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

A code injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's BOVPN Over TLS client configuration handling allows an attacker who controls the remote VPN server to execute arbitrary commands as root on the connecting Firebox.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 4

  • Fireware OSaffected: 2026.3 before 2026.3.2CVE List
  • Fireware OSaffected: 2025.0 before 2026.2.3CVE List
  • Fireware OSaffected: 12.0 before 12.12.3CVE List
  • Fireware OSaffected: 12.0 before 12.5.21CVE List

References 1