CVE-2026-13722

WatchGuard Firebox Firmware Image Validation Bypass in WatchGuard Fireware OS

High 8.6 CVSS v4.0 › Published 2026-07-02Updated 2026-08-27

Summary #

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.

Product status #

ProductAffectedNot affected
Fireware OS
Default >= 2025.1, < 2026.2.1, >= 12.0, < 12.12.1, >= 11.0, <= 11.12.4+541730>= 2026.2.1, >= 12.12.1, > 11.12.4+541730
T15/T35 >= 12.0—
EUCC >= 12.0, < 12.11.9>= 12.11.9

Weakness Type and Impact #

  • CWECWE-347Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
  • CAPECCAPEC-185Malicious Software Download

Exploitation Status #

WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.

Solution #

Fireware OS 2026.2.1, Fireware OS 12.12.1, Fireware OS 12.11.9

References #

Credits #

  • Discovered internally by WatchGuardfinder