A path traversal vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS Management Web UI allows a privileged authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the Firebox's filesystem. This vulnerability affects Fireware OS 11.0 up to and including 11.12.4_Update1, 12.0 up to and including 12.12 and 2025.1 up to and including 2026.2.
The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.
A path traversal vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS Management Web UI allows a privileged authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the Firebox's filesystem. This vulnerability affects Fireware OS 11.0 up to and including 11.12.4_Update1, 12.0 up to and including 12.12 and 2025.1 up to and including 2026.2.
Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.
Confirm that WatchGuard Fireware OS, fireware, firebox m270 and an affected version are present.
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.
