CVE-2025-1071: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the spamBlocker module. An authenticated remote attacker with administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Firebox management interface of another management user.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-1071) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0, specifically in the spamBlocker module of the Firebox management interface. An attacker with administrator-level authentication can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users' sessions, potentially impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the management interface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond administrator, and partial impact on system integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator on the Firebox management interface can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' sessions. This could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions within the management interface, or other client-side impacts. However, the vulnerability requires high privileges (administrator) and user interaction (UI required). There is no indication of impact on the underlying system beyond the management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit administrator access to trusted users only and avoid sharing management sessions. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-1071: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the spamBlocker module. An authenticated remote attacker with administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Firebox management interface of another management user.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-1071) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0, specifically in the spamBlocker module of the Firebox management interface. An attacker with administrator-level authentication can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users' sessions, potentially impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the management interface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond administrator, and partial impact on system integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator on the Firebox management interface can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' sessions. This could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions within the management interface, or other client-side impacts. However, the vulnerability requires high privileges (administrator) and user interaction (UI required). There is no indication of impact on the underlying system beyond the management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit administrator access to trusted users only and avoid sharing management sessions. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-05T22:05:32.462Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7670cabf8831d539619552
Added to database: 08/07/2026, 23:56:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 00:14:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:28 UTC
Views: 62
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