Firebox and Fireware OS
CVE-2026-86131: Fireware OS Code Injection in BOVPN Over TLS Client Allows Remote Code Execution
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.
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 (T15/T35) 12.0 | 12.5.21 or later |
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What it is
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.
Am I affected?
This vulnerability affects Firebox systems configured with a BOVPN Over TLS connection to an attacker-controlled destination.
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.