CVE-2026-13722: WatchGuard Firebox Firmware Image Validation Bypass in WatchGuard Fireware OS

Published Jul 2, 2026
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Updated

WatchGuard Fireware OS contains a firmware validation bypass when processing a backup image via the backup/restore feature. An authenticated administrator can exploit this vulnerability to install a tampered firmware image.

Affected Software

45 affected components
WatchGuard Fireware OS
All of the following
WatchGuard Fireware>=2025.1<2026.2.1
Any of the following
WatchGuard Firebox M295
WatchGuard Firebox M395
WatchGuard Firebox M495
WatchGuard Firebox M595
WatchGuard Firebox M695
WatchGuard Firebox T115-w
WatchGuard Firebox T125
WatchGuard Firebox T125-w
WatchGuard Firebox T145
WatchGuard Firebox T145-w
WatchGuard Firebox T185
All of the following
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.5<=12.5.18
Any of the following
WatchGuard Firebox T15
WatchGuard Firebox T35
All of the following
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.0<12.12.1
Any of the following
WatchGuard Firebox Cloud
WatchGuard Firebox M270
WatchGuard Firebox M290
WatchGuard Firebox M370
WatchGuard Firebox M390
WatchGuard Firebox M440
WatchGuard Firebox M4600
WatchGuard Firebox M470
WatchGuard Firebox M4800
WatchGuard Firebox M5600
WatchGuard Firebox M570
WatchGuard Firebox M5800
WatchGuard Firebox M590
WatchGuard Firebox M670
WatchGuard Firebox M690
WatchGuard Firebox Nv5
WatchGuard Firebox T20
WatchGuard Firebox T25
WatchGuard Firebox T40
WatchGuard Firebox T45
WatchGuard Firebox T55
WatchGuard Firebox T70
WatchGuard Firebox T80
WatchGuard Firebox T85
WatchGuard Fireboxv
WatchGuard Fireware>=11.0.0<11.12.4
WatchGuard Fireware=11.12.4
WatchGuard Fireware=11.12.4-u1

Event History

Jul 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13722?

CVE-2026-13722 is rated as high severity with a score of 8.6 according to CVSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13722?

To mitigate CVE-2026-13722, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of WatchGuard Fireware OS that resolves the firmware validation bypass.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-13722 have on my system?

CVE-2026-13722 allows an authenticated administrator to install a tampered firmware image which can lead to full system compromise.

4

Which versions of WatchGuard Fireware OS are affected by CVE-2026-13722?

CVE-2026-13722 affects Fireware OS versions from 11.0 up to and including 11.12.4_Update.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-13722?

Only authenticated administrators have the ability to exploit CVE-2026-13722 due to the nature of the vulnerability.

Contact

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