Vulnerability · Published Sep 29, 2026 · Assigned by WatchGuard
CVE-2026-86101Fireware OS Authorization Bypass in SAML Login Allows Unauthorized SSLVPN Access
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in Fireware OS from WatchGuard. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 14% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 85.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 2026.3 – before 2026.3.22025.0 – before 2026.2.312.0 – before 12.12.3 |
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 12.0 – before 12.5.21 |
Weakness: CWE-285, CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
References
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-86101 vendor-advisory