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CVE-2026-86134

Fireware OS Pre-Authentication NULL Pointer Dereference Allows Remote Denial of Service

WatchGuard Fireware OSNetwork & edge
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.7High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.38%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 30% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in2026.3.2Also 2026.2.3, 12.12.3 and 1 moreCVE List
Published30 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 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 NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS authentication process allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to crash the management daemon by sending a specially request to the login interface, resulting in a denial of service.

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