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September 30, 2026

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CVE-2026-81433NVD

Vulnerability Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's DHCP fingerprinting daemon (fingerd) allows an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code or crash the process by sending a specially crafted DHCP packet.
Severity Level
HIGH(8.7)
Published Date
Sep 29, 2026
Last Modified
Sep 29, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
Data Pending
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-120: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CWE-121: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CWE-787: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 8.7 (HIGH)
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)High
Integrity (Vulnerable System)High
Availability (Vulnerable System)High
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • WatchGuard Fireware OS >= 2026.3 and < 2026.3.2
  • WatchGuard Fireware OS >= 2025.0 and < 2026.2.3
  • WatchGuard Fireware OS >= 12.0 and < 12.12.3
Patched Versions
  • WatchGuard Fireware OS 2026.3.2
  • WatchGuard Fireware OS 2026.2.3
  • WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.12.3
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