CVE-2026-4266 Details
Description
An Insecure Deserialization vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an attacker that has obtained write access to the local filesystem through another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the portald user. Note, this vulnerability does not affect Firebox platforms that do not support the Access Portal feature, including the T15 and T35.
A vulnerability allowing insecure deserialization has been identified in WatchGuard Fireware OS. This issue enables an attacker with write access to the local filesystem, obtained through another vulnerability, to execute arbitrary code as the 'portald' user. The vulnerability affects Fireware OS versions 12.1 to 12.11.8 and 2025.1 to 2026.1.2. However, Firebox platforms that do not support the Access Portal feature, such as the T-15 and T-35, are not affected.
Users can upgrade to Fireware OS 2026.2 or 12.12 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-4266 | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | Broken Link |
| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2026-00007 | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-502 | Deserialization of Untrusted Data | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| watchguard fireware | >= 2025.1, < 2026.2 >= 12.1, < 12.12 |
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| watchguard firebox m295 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m395 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m495 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m595 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m695 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t115-w | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t125 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t125-w | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t145 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t145-w | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t185 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox cloud | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m270 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m290 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m370 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m390 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m440 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m4600 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m470 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m4800 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m5600 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m570 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m5800 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m590 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m670 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox m690 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox nv5 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t20 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t25 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t40 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t45 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t55 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t70 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t80 | All versions |
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| watchguard firebox t85 | All versions |
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| watchguard fireboxv | All versions |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. |