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CVE-2025-13936: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-13936cvecve-2025-13936cwe-79
Published: 12/04/2025 (12/04/2025, 21:45:51 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WatchGuard
Product: Fireware OS

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS (Tigerpaw Technology Integration module) allows Stored XSS.

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

Affected versions
=12.4=12.5=2025.1=12.02025.112.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 15:19:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2025-13936) in WatchGuard Fireware OS arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It allows stored XSS attacks within the Tigerpaw Technology Integration module, enabling attackers with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that can execute in other users' browsers. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required for attack initiation, but requiring high privileges to exploit. The vulnerability affects versions =12.0, =12.4, =12.5, and =2025.1. No patches or vendor advisories indicating fixes are currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data exposure within the affected module. However, the attack complexity is low and user interaction is required. There are no known exploits in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit access to the affected module to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity involving web input fields. Avoid exposing the Tigerpaw Technology Integration module to untrusted networks or users.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WatchGuard
Date Reserved
2025-12-02T23:51:52.464Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 693202962bd9ee5f78f6ba01

Added to database: 12/04/2025, 21:52:22 UTC

Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 15:19:43 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC

Views: 121

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