CVE-2022-26318
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Appliances Arbitrary Code Execution - [Actively Exploited]
Description
On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code, aka FBX-22786. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.
INFO
Published Date :
March 4, 2022, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 14, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26318
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-26318 has a 11 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-26318.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-26318 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-26318
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
PoC for Watchguard CVE-2022-26318 updated to Python3.12
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-26318 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-26318 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo NVD-CWE-Other -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 15, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html No Types Assigned https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0 up to (excluding) 12.1.3 *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.5.0 up to (excluding) 12.5.9 *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.9:u1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.7.0 up to (excluding) 12.7.2 *cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.7.2:u1:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Null pointer dereference in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2. On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code, aka FBX-22786. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code, aka FBX-22786. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2. Null pointer dereference in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
92.76 }} -0.18%
score
0.99736
percentile