8.6High
CVE-2026-18145Fireware OS Stack-based Buffer Overflow in spamd Allows Remote Code Execution
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted management request.
Weakness (CWE):
CWE-121
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchguard | fireware | 12.0 – < 12.5.21 | |
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 2026.3 – < 2026.3.2, 2025.0 – < 2026.2.3, 12.0 – < 12.12.3 |
References and patches
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-18145 vendor-advisoryPatchVendor Advisory
CPE matches (NVD) (4)
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 12.0 < 12.5.21cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 12.12 < 12.12.3cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 2025.2 < 2026.2.3cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 2026.3 < 2026.3.2