CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-86131

CriticalCVSS 9.2
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A code injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's BOVPN Over TLS client configuration handling allows an attacker who controls the remote VPN server to execute arbitrary commands as root on the connecting Firebox.

Risk Assessment

An attacker controlling the remote VPN server can gain full root control over the Firebox device, potentially compromising the entire network infrastructure.

Recommendation

Upgrade WatchGuard Fireware OS to a patched version and avoid connecting to untrusted BOVPN Over TLS VPN servers.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A code injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's BOVPN Over TLS client configuration handling allows an attacker who controls the remote VPN server to execute arbitrary commands as root on the connecting Firebox.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS