CVE-2026-3344: WatchGuard Firebox System Integrity Check Bypass
Modified
Published 03-03-2026Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-3344 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) Expected Behavior Violation vulnerability in watchguard fireware. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.9/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.46%
0%100%
Low · +0.19 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.9MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Medium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.19 pp
From 0.28% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Watchguard2 products
- fireware≥ 12.0, < 12.11.8 | ≥ 12.5.9, < 12.5.17 | ≥ 2025.1, < 2026.1.2
- fireware os≥ 2025.1, < 2026.1.2 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.11.8 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.5.17
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-3344Vendor Advisory
- www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2026-00005Vendor Advisory