CVE-2022-26318
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Appliances Arbitrary Code Execution
n/a
CVSS
78.3%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.5%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2022-03-25
Added
Summary
On WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances, an unauthenticated user can execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Vendor: WatchGuard · Product: Firebox and XTM Appliances
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-122
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in WatchGuard
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-9242 | WatchGuard Firebox Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability | 91.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-14733 | WatchGuard Firebox Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability | 21.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2022-23176 | WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 12.8% | Yes |
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