CVE-2026-3344: WatchGuard Firebox System Integrity Check Bypass

Published Mar 3, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow an attacker to bypass the Fireware OS filesystem integrity check and maintain limited persistence via a maliciously-crafted firmware update package.This issue affects Fireware OS 12.0 up to and including 12.11.7, 12.5.9 up to and including 12.5.16, and 2025.1 up to and including 2026.1.1.

Affected Software

42 affected components
WatchGuard Fireware OS>=12.0<=12.11.7, >=12.5.9<=12.5.16, >=2025.1<=2026.1.1
All of the following
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.0<12.11.8
Any of the following
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 Fireboxcloud
WatchGuard Fireboxv
All of the following
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.5.9<12.5.17
Any of the following
WatchGuard Firebox T15
WatchGuard Firebox T35
All of the following
WatchGuard Fireware>=2025.1<2026.1.2
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

Event History

Mar 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 5, 58156
Event
via FIRST·08:21 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3344?

CVE-2026-3344 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3344?

To fix CVE-2026-3344, ensure that you upgrade WatchGuard Fireware OS to a version later than 12.11.7, 12.5.16, or 2026.1.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-3344?

CVE-2026-3344 affects WatchGuard Fireware OS versions from 12.0 up to 12.11.7, as well as specific versions within the 12.5 and 2025.x series.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-3344 enable?

CVE-2026-3344 allows an attacker to bypass the filesystem integrity check and maintain limited persistence through a malicious firmware update.

5

Who reported CVE-2026-3344?

CVE-2026-3344 was reported by WatchGuard's internal security team through their PSIRT process.

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