CVE-2025-4804: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
CVE-2025-4804 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS affecting the spamBlocker module. It requires an authenticated administrator session on a locally managed Firebox device. The vulnerability affects Fireware OS versions from 12.0 through 12.11.1. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the spamBlocker module of WatchGuard Fireware OS, allowing stored XSS attacks. Exploitation requires an authenticated administrator session on a locally managed Firebox device. The affected versions are Fireware OS 12.0 through 12.11.1. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access to a locally managed Firebox can exploit this stored XSS vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrator's browser session. This could potentially lead to session hijacking or other actions within the administrative interface. However, exploitation requires high privileges and local management access, limiting the scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks, and monitor for suspicious activity related to the spamBlocker module. No official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented.
CVE-2025-4804: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Description
CVE-2025-4804 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS affecting the spamBlocker module. It requires an authenticated administrator session on a locally managed Firebox device. The vulnerability affects Fireware OS versions from 12.0 through 12.11.1. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the spamBlocker module of WatchGuard Fireware OS, allowing stored XSS attacks. Exploitation requires an authenticated administrator session on a locally managed Firebox device. The affected versions are Fireware OS 12.0 through 12.11.1. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access to a locally managed Firebox can exploit this stored XSS vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrator's browser session. This could potentially lead to session hijacking or other actions within the administrative interface. However, exploitation requires high privileges and local management access, limiting the scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks, and monitor for suspicious activity related to the spamBlocker module. No official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2fv9-xg6h-6625
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-4804"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a774288bf8831d539b06ad6
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:51:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 14:58:39 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 00:41:07 UTC
Views: 8
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