CVE-2026-1498: WatchGuard Firebox LDAP Injection

Published Jan 30, 2026
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Updated

An LDAP Injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to retrieve sensitive information from a connected LDAP authentication server through an exposed authentication or management web interface. This vulnerability may also allow a remote attacker to authenticate as an LDAP user with a partial identifier if they additionally have that user's valid passphrase.This issue affects Fireware OS: from 12.0 through 12.11.6, from 12.5 through 12.5.15, from 2025.1 through 2026.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard Fireware OS>=12.0<12.11.6, >=12.5<12.5.15, >=2025.1<2026.0

Event History

Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1498?

CVE-2026-1498 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1498?

To mitigate CVE-2026-1498, update WatchGuard Fireware OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2026-1498 enable?

CVE-2026-1498 enables remote unauthenticated attackers to perform LDAP injection exploits that can reveal sensitive data.

4

Which versions of WatchGuard Fireware OS are affected by CVE-2026-1498?

CVE-2026-1498 affects WatchGuard Fireware OS versions from 12.0 to 12.11.6 and from 12.5 to 12.5.15, as well as version 2025.1 to 2026.0.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2026-1498?

No, CVE-2026-1498 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it a significant risk.

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