CVE-2025-6946: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the IPS configuration. An authenticated remote attacker with administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Firebox management ninterface of another management user.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-6946) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0 management interface, specifically through the IPS configuration feature. An attacker with administrator privileges who is authenticated can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users' sessions. This could lead to session hijacking or other client-side attacks within the management interface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required beyond administrator, partial user interaction, and low scope and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' management sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface. The impact is limited to users of the management interface and requires administrator privileges and some user interaction. There is no indication of impact on the underlying system or network beyond the management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. 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 and avoid sharing management sessions. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
CVE-2025-6946: 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 IPS configuration. An authenticated remote attacker with administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Firebox management ninterface 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-2025-6946) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0 management interface, specifically through the IPS configuration feature. An attacker with administrator privileges who is authenticated can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users' sessions. This could lead to session hijacking or other client-side attacks within the management interface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required beyond administrator, partial user interaction, and low scope and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' management sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface. The impact is limited to users of the management interface and requires administrator privileges and some user interaction. There is no indication of impact on the underlying system or network beyond the management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. 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 and avoid sharing management sessions. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WatchGuard
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-01T02:21:57.935Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693202962bd9ee5f78f6ba13
Added to database: 12/04/2025, 21:52:22 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 12:57:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 155
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