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CVE-2026-93864

CVE-2026-93864 · Fireware OS Link Following in firewalld Allows Local Arbitrary File Overwrite as Root

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A link following vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS’s firewall daemon allows a local attacker with code execution as a low-privileged system process to overwrite arbitrary files with root privileges, and to tamper with firewall IP set data, by planting a crafted file system object and triggering a list update. Written content is partially constrained.

CVSS 7.1 · High · EPSS 0.1% · Fix available

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Updated

Affected products and versions

  • fireware os

    Versions
    • ≥ 2025.1, < 2026.4: Affected (custom)
    • ≥ 12.0, < 12.12.4: Affected (custom)

    Update to 12.12.4; Update to 2026.4

  • fireware os

    Versions
    • ≥ 12.0, < 12.5.22: Affected (custom)

    Update to 12.5.22

Original sources

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