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WatchGuard has released new Firebox firmware that patches multiple critical security flaws. We urge you to upgrade all owned, managed, and client-operated Fireboxes immediately.

We have not seen any indication that these vulnerabilities have been exploited. In accordance with our responsible disclosure process and commitment to transparency about vulnerabilities, we have reserved the CVE IDs listed below. The full vulnerability disclosures are available on WatchGuard’s PSIRT page.

CVE-2026-13086, CVE-2026-19313, CVE-2026-193114, CVE-2026-19315, CVE-2026-19316, CVE-2026-19317, CVE-2026-19318, CVE-2026-78008, CVE-2026-78009, CVE-2026-78010, CVE-2026-78011

The following new versions are now available to download from the WatchGuard Software Downloads Center, WatchGuard Cloud, or the Firebox web UI.  You should immediately update your Firebox appliance(s) to one of these versions or higher (if available): 

• Fireware 2026.2.2 or higher 
• Fireware v12.12.2 or higher 
• Fireware v12.5.20 or higher 

If you have any further questions, contact WatchGuard Support or your WatchGuard account representative. 

Additional Information

• Secure Access to Branch Office VPNs that Use IPSec and IKEv2

As previously announced in March 2022, WatchGuard initiated the End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Life (EOL) process for the Firebox T15 and T15-W appliances. The original announcement outlined the product retirement timeline and migration recommendations.

With the March 2027 End-of-Life date now seven months away, partners and customers should begin planning migrations for any remaining Firebox T15 and T15-W deployments to avoid service disruptions and ensure continued access to the latest security, performance, and support benefits.

Key Dates Milestone Definition Date End-of-Sale WatchGuard will no longer sell new T15 and T15-W hardware Completed End-of-Life WatchGuard will discontinue support for T15 and T15-W hardware March 2027 Recommended Migration Path

Customers currently using Firebox T15 and T15-W appliances should migrate to the Firebox T115-W, which provides modern hardware, improved performance, continued support, and access to the latest Fireware releases and security services.

Why Upgrade Now?

• Avoid last-minute hardware refresh projects before the EOL deadline.
• Maintain access to software updates and technical support.
• Benefit from improved performance and enhanced security capabilities.
• Ensure ongoing protection against evolving cyber threats.
• Simplify future lifecycle management with current-generation hardware.

Need Help Planning Your Migration?

WatchGuard partners are encouraged to review customer installations that still rely on Firebox T15 or T15-W appliances and begin migration discussions well in advance of the March 2027 End-of-Life date.

For details on the original retirement announcement, refer to the March 2022 End-of-Sale and End-of-Life notice for the Firebox T15 and T15-W.

Help customers prepare early for a smooth transition.

Support and customer-facing teams should familiarize themselves with the upcoming EOL timeline and recommended migration path to the Firebox T115-W. As customers inquire about hardware lifecycle planning, take the opportunity to educate them on the benefits of current-generation Firebox appliances and guide them toward proactive migration planning. Early conversations help avoid support challenges closer to the EOL date and ensure customers continue to receive the protection, performance, and support they expect from WatchGuard.

Support Focus: Educate customers, reduce last-minute escalations, improve migration readiness, and strengthen customer satisfaction.

For details on WatchGuard’s Global End-of-Life Policy, visit:
WatchGuard Global EOL Policy

For more information on our standard End-of-Life policy, visit:
WatchGuard Standard EOL Policy

End-of-Sale Announcement for M290

WatchGuard Technologies is announcing the end-of-sale (EOS) date for the Firebox M290 model. The M290 model will be replaced by the M295.

Effective August 1, 2026, the Firebox M290 will no longer be available for purchase and will be removed from our price list.

For more information about WatchGuard’s End-of-Life policy, please visit:
WatchGuard End-of-Life Policy

EOS and EOL Milestones for M290

Milestone Definition Date End-of-Sale WatchGuard will no longer sell new M290 hardware August 1, 2026 End-of-Life WatchGuard will discontinue support for M290 hardware July 1, 2031

Migration Options

Please refer to the Firebox datasheets that can be found at watachguard.com for the appropriate replacement models.  There were significant performance increases with the new rackmounts models announced on October 1st, 2025.  However, network port requirements may dictate the need for a specific Firebox model. Please note that the new Firebox rackmount models do not come with power cords.  The country specific power cord should be purchased separately.

Affected Products

This announcement applies to M290 hardware and service licenses associated with new installations. However, renewals will still be available for previously purchased hardware.

 

Impacted SKUs

Legacy Price List SKUs

M290 Description and SKU M295 Replacement SKUs WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 3-yr Total Security Suite WGM29000803 WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 3-yr Total Security Suite WGM29500803 WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 1-yr Total Security Suite WGM29000801 WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 1-yr Total Security Suite WGM29500801 Trade Up to WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 3-yr Total Security Suite WGM29002103 Trade Up to WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 3-yr Total Security Suite WGM29502103 Trade Up to WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 1-yr Total Security Suite WGM29002101 Trade Up to WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 1-yr Total Security Suite WGM29502101 WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 3-yr Basic Security Suite WGM29000703 WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 3-yr Basic Security Suite WGM29500703 WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 1-yr Basic Security Suite WGM29000701 WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 1-yr Basic Security Suite WGM29500701 Trade Up to WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 3-yr Basic Security Suite WGM29002003 Trade Up to WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 3-yr Basic Security Suite WGM29502003 WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 3-yr Standard Support WGM29000603 WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 3-yr Standard Support WGM29500603 WatchGuard Firebox M290 with 1-yr Standard Support WGM29000601 WatchGuard Firebox M295 with 1-yr Standard Support WGM29500601 WatchGuard Firebox M290 High Availability with 1-yr Standard Support WGM29001601 WatchGuard Firebox M295 High Availability with 1-yr Standard Support WGM29501601 WatchGuard Firebox M290 High Availability with 3-yr Standard Support WGM29001603 WatchGuard Firebox M295 High Availability with 3-yr Standard Support WGM29501603 WatchGuard Firebox M290 MSSP Appliance WGM290990 WatchGuard Firebox M295 MSSP Appliance WGM295990

 

Order Mod Price List SKUs

M290 Description and SKU M295 Replacement SKUs  Trade Up to WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 3-Year  WGM2900203 Trade Up to WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 3-Year WGM2950203  Trade Up to WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 1-Year  WGM2900211 Trade Up to WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 1-Year WGM2950211  Trade Up to WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 3-Year  WGM2900213 Trade Up to WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 3-Year WGM2950213  WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 1-Year  WGM2900071 WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 1-Year WGM2950071  WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 2-Year  WGM2900072 WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 2-Year WGM2950072  WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 3-Year  WGM2900073 WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 3-Year WGM2950073  WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 4-Year  WGM2900074 WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 4-Year WGM2950074  WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 5-Year  WGM2900075 WatchGuard Basic Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 5-Year WGM2950075  WatchGuard Firebox M290 Appliance Only  WGM290000 WatchGuard Firebox M295 Appliance Only WGM295000  WatchGuard NDR for Firebox M290 - 1 Year  WGN29022201 WatchGuard NDR for Firebox M295 - 1 Year WGN29522201  WatchGuard NDR for Firebox M290 - 3 Year  WGN29022203 WatchGuard NDR for Firebox M295 - 3 Year WGN29522203  WatchGuard NDR for Firebox M290 - 5 Year  WGN29022205 WatchGuard NDR for Firebox M295 - 5 Year WGN29522205  WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M290 - 1-Year  WGM2900061 WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M295 - 1-Year WGM2950061  WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M290 - 2-Year  WGM2900062 WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M295 - 2-Year WGM2950062  WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M290 - 3-Year  WGM2900063 WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M295 - 3-Year WGM2950063  WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M290 - 4-Year  WGM2900064 WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M295 - 4-Year WGM2950064  WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M290 - 5-Year  WGM2900065 WatchGuard Standard Support for Firebox M295 - 5-Year WGM2950065  WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 1-Year  WGM2900081 WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 1-Year WGM2950081  WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 2-Year  WGM2900082 WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 2-Year WGM2950082  WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 3-Year  WGM2900083 WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 3-Year WGM2950083  WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 4-Year  WGM2900084 WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 4-Year WGM2950084  WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M290 - 5-Year  WGM2900085 WatchGuard Total Security Suite for Firebox M295 - 5-Year WGM2950085

 

Contact Us

WatchGuard is dedicated to providing industry-leading solutions that keep our customers secure. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact your WatchGuard account manager.

For details on WatchGuard’s Global End-of-Life Policy, visit:
WatchGuard Global EOL Policy

For more information on our standard End-of-Life policy, visit:
WatchGuard Standard EOL Policy