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CVE-2026-90442

Fireware OS Authenticated Stack Buffer Overflow in certd Allows Denial of Service

WatchGuard Fireware OSNetwork & edge
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.6High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)No scoreNo FIRST EPSS score in this snapshot yet
Fixed in2026.4Also 12.12.4, 12.5.22CVE List
Published27 Oct 2026Updated 27 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.

Reports 1

1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Fireware OS certd process allows an authenticated attacker with access to the Firebox management interface to crash the certificate management service and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted request.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 3

  • Fireware OSaffected: 2025.1 before 2026.4CVE List
  • Fireware OSaffected: 12.0 before 12.12.4CVE List
  • Fireware OSaffected: 12.0 before 12.5.22CVE List

References 1