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CVE-2026-3343: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-3343cvecve-2026-3343cwe-79
Published: 03/03/2026 (03/03/2026, 13:17:48 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WatchGuard
Product: Fireware OS

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Fireware OS Web UI enabled execution of malicious JavaScript in the context of an authenticated management user's browser when they click on a specially crafted link.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.1medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Active
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

WatchGuard

Fireware OS

Affected versions
>=2025.1 <2026.1.2>=12.7 <12.11.8

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 15:14:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is a reflected XSS (CWE-79) in the Fireware OS Web UI of WatchGuard devices. When an authenticated management user clicks a crafted link, malicious JavaScript can execute in their browser context. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions or information disclosure within the management interface session. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, low impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated management user's browser session. This could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or information disclosure within the management interface. However, the attack requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and an authenticated session, limiting the scope of impact.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix, avoid clicking untrusted links while authenticated to the Fireware OS Web UI. Monitor WatchGuard's advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WatchGuard
Date Reserved
2026-02-27T15:37:10.115Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69a6e6b4d1a09e29cb46e4da

Added to database: 03/03/2026, 13:48:36 UTC

Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 15:14:41 UTC

Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:33 UTC

Views: 227

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