CVE-2025-6947: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
CVE-2025-6947 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances, specifically via the SIP Proxy configuration. An authenticated attacker with administrator privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of other users. The vulnerability affects Fireware OS version 12.0 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.8 score.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-6947) is a stored XSS issue in WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0's management interface. It arises from improper sanitization of input in the SIP Proxy configuration, allowing an authenticated administrator to inject malicious JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of other management users' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the management interface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond administrator, and partial impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with administrator privileges can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' management interface sessions. This could lead to unauthorized actions or session hijacking within the management console. There is no indication of impact beyond the management interface or of remote unauthenticated exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, limit administrator access to trusted personnel and consider monitoring for suspicious activity in the management interface.
CVE-2025-6947: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Description
CVE-2025-6947 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances, specifically via the SIP Proxy configuration. An authenticated attacker with administrator privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of other users. The vulnerability affects Fireware OS version 12.0 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.8 score.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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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's management interface. It arises from improper sanitization of input in the SIP Proxy configuration, allowing an authenticated administrator to inject malicious JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of other management users' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the management interface. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond administrator, and partial impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with administrator privileges can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other administrators' management interface sessions. This could lead to unauthorized actions or session hijacking within the management console. There is no indication of impact beyond the management interface or of remote unauthenticated exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, limit administrator access to trusted personnel and consider monitoring for suspicious activity in the management interface.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-gwm6-fv92-g69q
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-6947"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a77428ebf8831d539b0705f
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:51:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 15:31:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 12:41:07 UTC
Views: 8
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