CVE-2026-3344
CWE-440Published: March 3, 2026· Updated: Mar 4, 2026
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3344 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-3344 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts