CVE-2022-26318 is a vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware
Published on March 4, 2022
On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code, aka FBX-22786. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Appliances Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by April 15, 2022: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-26318 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-26318
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Exploit Probability
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