CVE-2025-6947: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2025-6947: 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 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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