Ref# ADV2026_43 | Date: Jan 31st 2026

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WatchGuard published a security advisory highlighting vulnerabilities in the following products on January 29^th, 2026. It is recommended that you take the necessary precautions by ensuring your products are always updated.

• Fireware OS – versions prior to 2026.1
• Fireware OS – versions prior to 12.11.7
• Fireware OS – versions prior to 12.5.16

For more information on these updates, you can follow these URLs:

• WatchGuard Firebox LDAP Injection – CVE-2026-1498
• WatchGuard Security Advisories

The Guyana National CIRT recommends that users and administrators review these updates and apply them where necessary.

PDF Download: WatchGuard Security Advisory

References

• WatchGuard Firebox LDAP Injection – CVE-2026-1498. (January 29, 2026). Retrieved from WatchGuard. https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2026-00001

 

• WatchGuard Security Advisories. (n.b.). Retrieved from WatchGuard. https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisories

 

• WatchGuard security advisory. (January 30, 2026). Retrieved from Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/alerts-advisories/watchguard-security-advisory-av26-069