CVE-2026-3343: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-3343: CWE-79 in WatchGuard 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
Affected software
WatchGuard
Fireware OS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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