CVE-2026-13368: WatchGuard Firebox Race Condition and Use-After-Free in Mobile VPN with IKEv2 LDAP Authentication
WatchGuard Fireware OS contains a race condition leading to a use-after-free vulnerability in LDAP authentication for the Mobile User VPN with IKEv2. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the iked process on Fireboxes that have a Mobile VPN with IKEv2 configured to use an external LDAP authentication server.
This vulnerability affects Fireware OS 11.0 up to and including 11.12.4Update1, 12.0 up to and including 12.12 and 2025.1 up to and including 2026.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-13368?
The severity of CVE-2026-13368 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.2.
How do I fix CVE-2026-13368?
To fix CVE-2026-13368, it is recommended to apply the latest patches available for WatchGuard Fireware OS.
What can attackers do with CVE-2026-13368?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-13368 to execute arbitrary code in the context of the iked process on vulnerable Fireboxes.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-13368?
CVE-2026-13368 affects WatchGuard Fireware OS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13368?
CVE-2026-13368 is a use-after-free vulnerability that results from a race condition in LDAP authentication for Mobile User VPN with IKEv2.