CVE-2026-90441: Fireware OS Missing Authorization in wgagent Management API Allows Denial of Service - Variant B

Published Sep 29, 2026
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Updated

A missing authorization vulnerability in the wgagent management daemon's session initialization function allows an authenticated, low-privileged user (including a read-only or guest administrator account) to crash the wgagent process and read arbitrary files accessible to the daemon by submitting a specially crafted management API request.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard Fireware OS

Event History

Sep 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Sep 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which accounts can exploit this issue?

An authenticated low-privileged user can exploit it, including users with read-only or guest administrator accounts. No higher-privileged administrative role is required.

2

What access does an attacker need to trigger the vulnerability?

The attacker needs access to the wgagent management API and valid credentials for a low-privileged account. Exploitation involves sending a specially crafted management API request during session initialization.

3

What is the operational and data exposure impact?

A successful request can crash the wgagent process, causing a denial of service. It can also allow reading arbitrary files that are accessible to the wgagent daemon.

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