CVE-2026-78008
Fireware OS Authenticated Buffer Overflow in wgagent
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS Management Web UI allows an authenticated administrator with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted network traffic.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches for WatchGuard Fireware OS.
- Restrict network access to the Management Web UI.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-78008.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-78008 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A buffer overflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS Management Web UI allows an authenticated administrator with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted network traffic. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-787 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78008.json">CVE-2026-78008</a> Added Reference https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-78008