About this tag
The watchguard tag on WindowsForum.com covers critical security vulnerabilities affecting WatchGuard Firebox appliances, particularly those added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. Recent discussions focus on remote code execution flaws in the Fireware OS, such as CVE-2025-14733 and CVE-2025-9242, which enable unauthenticated attacks against VPN configurations. These threads emphasize the urgency of patching for organizations using WatchGuard devices for perimeter and VPN security, with vendor fixes available for supported releases. The tag also touches on broader enterprise security themes, including Windows kernel vulnerabilities and improper access control issues in third-party software like Gladinet Triofox, highlighting the importance of rapid remediation across the stack.
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    WatchGuard CVE-2026-13043: Update Windows Protection 8.00.26.0012 to Fix PSKMAD Memory Leak

    Security software is supposed to protect your memory, not leak it. WatchGuard has fixed a critical flaw in the kernel driver behind its Windows endpoint protection. If the bug is exploited, a low-privileged local user can read kernel memory and the memory of other processes, much as a helpdesk...
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    CISA Adds Critical WatchGuard Firebox RCE to KEV Catalog CVE-2025-14733

    CISA has added a critical WatchGuard Firebox vulnerability — CVE-2025-14733 — to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog after evidence of active exploitation surfaced, forcing immediate attention from federal agencies and every organization that relies on Firebox appliances for...
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    CISA KEV Adds 3 Critical CVEs: Firebox Triofox Windows Kernel EoP

    CISA’s decision to add three fresh entries to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog marks another urgent reminder that attackers are continuing to weaponize both edge devices and enterprise software against unpatched targets — and that federal agencies and private organizations alike...