Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Fireware OS Pre-Authentication Type Confusion in iked Allows Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-19315
A type confusion vulnerability in the iked process of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted network traffic.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.3
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:0.46%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 2025.0 < 2026.2.2 (affected), 12.0 < 12.12.2 (affected), 2026.3 < 2026.3.1 (affected) |
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 12.0 < 12.5.20 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.457%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-08-07T20:05:56 |
| Published | 2026-08-27T23:24:33 |
| Patch Date | 2026-08-27 |
| Last Updated | 2026-09-03T20:49:55 |
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