CVE-2026-78008

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.6 EPSS 0.36%
Updated Sep 04, 2026
Watchguard
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.6 (HIGH)
Affected Versions 12.0 — 2026.2.2
Fixed In 12.5.20
Type CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
Vendor Watchguard
Public PoC No

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS Management Web UI allows an authenticated administrator with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted network traffic.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 3

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Watchguard Fireware_Os
cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:fireware_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
12.0 12.5.20
Watchguard Fireware_Os
cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:fireware_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
2025.0 2026.2.2
Watchguard Fireware_Os
cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:fireware_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
12.0 12.12.2