CVE-2026-3987: A path traversal vulnerability in the Fireware OS Web UI on WatchGuard Firebox systems may allow a privileged…

CVE-2026-3987 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-04-01

A path traversal vulnerability in the Fireware OS Web UI on WatchGuard Firebox systems may allow a privileged authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of an elevated system process.

Technologies: Watchguard Fireware. Vendors: Watchguard.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-3987 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-3987 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-3987?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 1 April 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Watchguard Firebox Cloud, Watchguard Firebox M270, Watchguard Firebox M290, Watchguard Firebox M295 and 33 more. The advisory does not name versions.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-3987?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-3987?
Check whether you run Watchguard Firebox Cloud, Watchguard Firebox M270, Watchguard Firebox M290 or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Watchguard Firebox Cloud
  • Watchguard Firebox M270
  • Watchguard Firebox M290
  • Watchguard Firebox M295
  • Watchguard Firebox M370
  • Watchguard Firebox M390
  • Watchguard Firebox M395
  • Watchguard Firebox M440
  • Watchguard Firebox M4600
  • Watchguard Firebox M470
  • Watchguard Firebox M4800
  • Watchguard Firebox M495
  • Watchguard Firebox M5600
  • Watchguard Firebox M570
  • Watchguard Firebox M5800
  • Watchguard Firebox M590
  • Watchguard Firebox M595
  • Watchguard Firebox M670
  • Watchguard Firebox M690
  • Watchguard Firebox M695
  • Watchguard Firebox Nv5
  • Watchguard Firebox T115-W
  • Watchguard Firebox T125
  • Watchguard Firebox T125-W
  • Watchguard Firebox T145
  • Watchguard Firebox T145-W
  • Watchguard Firebox T185
  • Watchguard Firebox T20
  • Watchguard Firebox T25
  • Watchguard Firebox T40
  • Watchguard Firebox T45
  • Watchguard Firebox T55
  • Watchguard Firebox T70
  • Watchguard Firebox T80
  • Watchguard Firebox T85
  • Watchguard Fireboxv
  • Watchguard Fireware

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