CVE-2026-86101: Fireware OS Authorization Bypass in SAML Login Allows Unauthorized SSLVPN Access
Analyzed
Published 29-09-2026Last modified 30-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-86101 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Authorization vulnerability in watchguard fireware. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper authorization vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SAML login process allows a remote, authenticated SAML user with access only to the Access Portal to obtain unauthorized Mobile VPN with SSL access through a specially crafted request.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/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 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
30-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Watchguard2 products
- fireware≥ 12.0, < 12.5.21 | ≥ 12.12, < 12.12.3 | ≥ 2025.0, < 2026.2.3 | ≥ 2026.3, < 2026.3.2
- fireware os≥ 2026.3, < 2026.3.2 | ≥ 2025.0, < 2026.2.3 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.12.3 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.5.21
1 vendor · 2 products