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CVE-2025-1239: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-1239cvecve-2025-1239cwe-79
Published: 02/14/2025 (02/14/2025, 13:21:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WatchGuard
Product: Fireware OS

Description

CVE-2025-1239 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances, specifically via the Blocked Sites list. An authenticated administrator could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of another user. The vulnerability affects Fireware OS version 12.0. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v4.0

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
Low
Subsq. Integrity
Low
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
watchguard/fireware-os
pkg:github/watchguard/fireware-os
Affected versions
=12.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/08/2026, 03:15:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2025-1239) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0 management interface. It allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Blocked Sites list, which executes in the context of other management users accessing the interface. This could lead to session hijacking or other client-side attacks within the management UI. The vulnerability requires administrator-level authentication and user interaction (UI) to trigger. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

An attacker with administrator privileges can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the management interface of other administrators, potentially compromising their sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the management UI. However, exploitation requires authenticated access with high privileges and user interaction. There is no indication of impact beyond the management interface or network-level compromise.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid sharing management interface access broadly. No official patch or workaround has been published by WatchGuard at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WatchGuard
Date Reserved
2025-02-11T19:40:39.287Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a769af2bf8831d539d8f176

Added to database: 08/08/2026, 02:56:50 UTC

Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 03:15:00 UTC

Last updated: 08/08/2026, 03:15:00 UTC

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