CVE-2026-90442

High

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Fireware OS certd process allows an authenticated attacker with access to the Firebox management interface to crash the certificate management service and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted request.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.6

Exploit probability—

ProductFireware OS

PublishedOct 27, 2026

First seenOct 27, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121 CWE-787Out-of-bounds write

How to fix

Update

WatchGuard Fireware OS2026.4, 12.12.4, 12.5.22 or later

Vendor advisories

psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-90442

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
WatchGuard Fireware OS	2025.1 ≤ v < 2026.4, 12.0 ≤ v < 12.12.4, 12.0 ≤ v < 12.5.22	2026.4, 12.12.4, 12.5.22

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