CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-90465

CriticalCVSS 9.4
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A missing authentication vulnerability exists in FireCluster Sync processing. An attacker positioned on the cluster interconnect, such as a compromised cluster peer or an on-path network attacker, can invoke privileged firewall management actions as root by sending a specially crafted request.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with access to the cluster interconnect could gain root privileges and take control of the firewall.

Recommendation

Update Fireware OS to a patched version and secure the cluster interconnect against unauthorized access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A missing authentication vulnerability in the FireCluster Sync processing allows an attacker positioned on the cluster interconnect, such as a compromised cluster peer or an on-path network attacker, to invoke privileged firewall management actions as root by sending a specially crafted request.

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