CVE-2026-86131 (GCVE-0-2026-86131)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-29 23:05 – Updated: 2026-09-29 23:05
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Fireware OS Code Injection in BOVPN Over TLS Client Allows Remote Code Execution
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.
Severity
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-86131 | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS |
Affected:
2026.3 , < 2026.3.2
(custom)
Affected: 2025.0 , < 2026.2.3 (custom) Affected: 12.0 , < 12.12.3 (custom) |
guessed | |
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS |
Affected:
12.0 , < 12.5.21
(custom)
|
guessed |
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