CVE-2026-13046

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-13046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SAML single sign-on session handling (samld) allows an attacker who has already obtained the ability to write files on the appliance to execute arbitrary code in the context of the samld service by causing samld to load a maliciously crafted session file..

Description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SAML single sign-on session handling (samld) allows an attacker who has already obtained the ability to write files on the appliance to execute arbitrary code in the context of the samld service by causing samld to load a maliciously crafted session file.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
WatchGuardFireware OS>= 2026.3, < 2026.3.2; >= 2025.0, < 2026.2.3; >= 12.0, < 12.12.3
WatchGuardFireware OS>= 12.11, < 12.11.10

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Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13046?
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's SAML single sign-on session handling (samld) allows an attacker who has already obtained the ability to write files on the appliance to execute arbitrary code in the context of the samld service by causing samld to load a maliciously crafted session file.
How severe is CVE-2026-13046?
CVE-2026-13046 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-13046?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST