CVE-2025-4805: WatchGuard Fireware OS · Cross-site Scripting
Affects WatchGuard Fireware OSSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 May 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard Fireware OS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and ensure that local management interfaces are not exposed to untrusted networks. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WatchGuard Fireware OS versions 12.0 through 12.11.1. This vulnerability requires an authenticated administrator session on a locally managed Firebox device. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of the administrator's browser session.