WatchGuard TechnologiesCVE-2026-13722
WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: improper signature check
High8.6CVE-2026-13722 · Published Jul 3, 2026 · updated Aug 28, 2026
WatchGuard Fireware OS contains a firmware validation bypass when processing a backup image via the backup/restore feature. An authenticated administrator can exploit this vulnerability to install a tampered firmware image.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Fireware OS Product | >= 2025.1, < 2026.2.1 | 2026.2.1 |
| >= 12.0, < 12.12.1 | 12.12.1 | |
| >= 11.0, <= 11.12.4+541730 | No fix yet | |
| >= 12.0, < 12.11.9 | 12.11.9 | |
| <= 12.0 | No fix yet |
Details and references
- CVSS 4.0
- 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
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-347
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|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: hard-coded credentials | Medium5.9 | 2026.2.1+2 more |
| Jul 3 | WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: out-of-bounds write | High7.7 | 2026.2.1+3 more |
| Jul 3 | WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: denial of service | Medium6.9 | 2026.2.1+3 more |
| Jul 3 | WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: cross-site scripting | Medium4.8 | 2026.2.1+3 more |
| Jul 3 | WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: cross-site scripting | Medium4.8 | 2026.2.1+3 more |
| Jul 3 | WatchGuard Technologies Fireware OS: cross-site scripting | Medium4.8 | 2026.2.1+3 more |