CVE-2025-13938: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS (Autotask Technology Integration module) allows Stored XSS.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-13938) in WatchGuard Fireware OS's Autotask Technology Integration module is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation that leads to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). The flaw allows an attacker with high privileges and partial user interaction to inject malicious scripts that persist on the system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required for attack initiation, partial user interaction, and limited scope and impact. The vulnerability was published on December 4, 2025, and affects specific versions of Fireware OS including 12.4, 12.5, 2025.1, and 12.0. No patch or fix details have been provided by WatchGuard at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected Fireware OS web interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure within the scope of the affected module. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and partial user interaction, and there are no known active exploits.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is available, users should monitor WatchGuard advisories for updates. Until a fix is released, limit access to the affected modules and ensure that only trusted users have high privileges to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-13938: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS (Autotask Technology Integration module) allows Stored XSS.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-13938) in WatchGuard Fireware OS's Autotask Technology Integration module is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation that leads to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). The flaw allows an attacker with high privileges and partial user interaction to inject malicious scripts that persist on the system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required for attack initiation, partial user interaction, and limited scope and impact. The vulnerability was published on December 4, 2025, and affects specific versions of Fireware OS including 12.4, 12.5, 2025.1, and 12.0. No patch or fix details have been provided by WatchGuard at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected Fireware OS web interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure within the scope of the affected module. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and partial user interaction, and there are no known active exploits.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is available, users should monitor WatchGuard advisories for updates. Until a fix is released, limit access to the affected modules and ensure that only trusted users have high privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-02T23:52:22.630Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693202962bd9ee5f78f6ba07
Added to database: 12/04/2025, 21:52:22 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 15:21:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 123
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