WatchGuard Fireware OS Filesystem Integrity Check Bypass Vulnerability Allowing Limited Persistence

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in WatchGuard Fireware OS that may enable an attacker to bypass the filesystem integrity check and achieve limited persistence by using a maliciously-crafted firmware update package. This issue impacts Fireware OS versions 12.0 through 12.11.7, 12.5.9 through 12.5.16, and 2025.1 through 2026.1.1.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modification of the filesystem integrity, allowing for the introduction of persistent malicious elements within the system.

Added: Mar 3, 2026, 2:19 PM
Updated: Mar 3, 2026, 10:45 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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