CVE-2025-1239: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
CVE-2025-1239 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances, specifically via the Blocked Sites list. An authenticated administrator can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of other users. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.8 score. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-1239) affects WatchGuard Fireware OS version 12.0. It is a stored XSS issue in the Blocked Sites list 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' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the management interface. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects moderate impact with network attack vector, low complexity, and required privileges of high (administrator).
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' management sessions, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the management interface. This could allow actions such as session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface, but the impact is limited to authenticated users with high privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to the management interface.
CVE-2025-1239: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Description
CVE-2025-1239 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances, specifically via the Blocked Sites list. An authenticated administrator can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of other users. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.8 score. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-1239) affects WatchGuard Fireware OS version 12.0. It is a stored XSS issue in the Blocked Sites list 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' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the management interface. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects moderate impact with network attack vector, low complexity, and required privileges of high (administrator).
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' management sessions, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the management interface. This could allow actions such as session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface, but the impact is limited to authenticated users with high privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to the management interface.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-7f92-pjcc-3q4m
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-1239"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a774288bf8831d539b06ad1
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:51:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 15:31:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 00:41:05 UTC
Views: 14
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