Firebox and Fireware OS
CVE-2026-13046: Fireware OS Deserialization of Untrusted Data in samld Allows Remote Code Execution
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SAML single sign-on session handling (samld) allows an attacker who has already obtained the ability to write files on the appliance to execute arbitrary code in the context of the samld service by causing samld to load a maliciously crafted session file.
Published
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Fireware OS (Default) 2026.3 | 2026.3.2 or later |
| Fireware OS (Default) 2025.0 | 2026.2.3 or later |
| Fireware OS (Default) 12.0 | 12.12.3 or later |
| Fireware OS (EUCC) 12.11 | 12.11.10 or later |
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What it is
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SAML single sign-on session handling (samld) allows an attacker who has already obtained the ability to write files on the appliance to execute arbitrary code in the context of the samld service by causing samld to load a maliciously crafted session file.
Am I affected?
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker requires network access to an authentication interface on the Firebox, such as the Access Portal. The attacker also needs to have obtained the ability to write arbitrary files to the filesystem.
Exploitation
WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.