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CVE-2025-6947: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-6947cvecve-2025-6947cwe-79gcve
Published: 09/15/2025 (09/15/2025, 21:18:36 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WatchGuard
Product: Fireware OS

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the SIP Proxy configuration. 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

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
=12.012.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/08/2026, 12:59:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2025-6947) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0, specifically in the SIP Proxy configuration of the Firebox management interface. An attacker with administrator privileges who is authenticated can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users accessing the interface. This could potentially allow session hijacking or other client-side attacks within the management UI. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond the victim accessing the interface and has a CVSS 4.8 rating.

Potential Impact

An authenticated administrator can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the management interface of other administrators. This could lead to session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface, potentially compromising the security of the Firebox appliance management. However, the attack requires high privileges (administrator) and user interaction (the victim must access the interface).

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Since it requires administrator privileges and user interaction, limit administrator access to trusted personnel only. Monitor WatchGuard advisories for updates or patches addressing this issue. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
WatchGuard
Date Reserved
2025-07-01T02:34:13.150Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68c884bf6a59ddba4fb1ef08

Added to database: 09/15/2025, 21:27:27 UTC

Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 12:59:04 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC

Views: 192

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