CVE-2026-13722

WatchGuard Fireware OS contains a firmware validation bypass when processing a backup image via the backup/restore feature. An authenticated administrator can exploit this vulnerability to install a tampered firmware image.

CVSS 4.0

8.6CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CVSS 3.1

7.2CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 26% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-25)

CWE

CWE-347

Published

2026-07-03

Modified

2026-10-25

Record from

the NVD, synced 2026-10-25

Affected

• watchguard:fireware

References

• https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-13722
• https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2026-00022

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