Full Report
WatchGuard security advisory (AV26-069)
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: WatchGuard Fireware OS LDAP Injection
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2026-1498
- CVSS Score: [Score N/A] ([Severity N/A]) - *Note: Specific severity score was not provided in the context.*
- CWE: LDAP Injection (Assumed based on advisory title)
## Affected Systems
- Products: WatchGuard Fireware OS
- Versions:
- Prior to 2026.1
- Prior to 12.11.7
- Prior to 12.5.16
- Configurations: Not specified, assumed standard deployment where LDAP authentication might be used.
## Vulnerability Description
The advisory references a vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS related to an LDAP Injection flaw. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when user-supplied input intended for an LDAP query is not properly sanitized or validated, allowing an attacker to inject malicious LDAP expressions that can alter the query's structure and intent.
## Exploitation
- Status: Information not specified in the summary context.
- Complexity: Information not specified in the summary context.
- Attack Vector: Information not specified in the summary context, but LDAP injection is often exploitable remotely if the affected service is exposed.
## Impact
- Confidentiality: Information not specified. (Likely read arbitrary directory information)
- Integrity: Information not specified. (Likely modification of authentication logic or configuration)
- Availability: Information not specified. (Likely denial of service via complex queries)
## Remediation
### Patches
Users should update Fireware OS to the following versions (or newer):
- Version 2026.1 or later
- Version 12.11.7 or later
- Version 12.5.16 or later
### Workarounds
No specific workarounds were detailed in the provided summary text. Administrators should consult the primary WatchGuard advisory for temporary mitigation steps if immediate patching is not possible.
## Detection
- No specific Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) were listed.
- Detection would involve monitoring network traffic for unusual LDAP query patterns originating from untrusted sources, especially targeting authentication mechanisms.
## References
- [WatchGuard Firebox LDAP Injection - CVE-2026-1498](hxxps://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2026-00001)
- [WatchGuard Security Advisories](hxxps://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisories)