CVE-2026-18145
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CVE-2026-18145 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted management request.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted management request.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 12.0, < 12.5.21 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 12.12, < 12.12.3 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 2025.2, < 2026.2.3 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 2026.3, < 2026.3.2 |
References
- https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-18145Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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