9.2Critical
CVE-2026-86131Fireware OS Code Injection in BOVPN Over TLS Client Allows Remote Code Execution
Description
A code injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's BOVPN Over TLS client configuration handling allows an attacker who controls the remote VPN server to execute arbitrary commands as root on the connecting Firebox.
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-2026-86131 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 2025.0 < 2026.2.3cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 2026.3 < 2026.3.2