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CVE-2025-4805: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS

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Medium
Published: 05/16/2025 (05/16/2025, 20:13:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: WatchGuard
Product: Fireware OS

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.

CVSS v4.0

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
Low
Subsq. Integrity
Low
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Affected software

Affected versions
>=12.0 <=12.11.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/08/2026, 14:58:20 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-4805 is a stored XSS vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS affecting versions from 12.0 up to and including 12.11.1. The flaw arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, enabling an attacker with authenticated administrator access to inject malicious scripts that persist and execute in the administrator's browser. Exploitation requires local management access and administrator privileges, limiting the attack surface to authenticated users. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

An attacker with authenticated administrator access to a locally managed Firebox device can inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of the administrator's browser session. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed with administrator privileges, potentially compromising device management or exposing sensitive information accessible through the administrator interface. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated remote exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. 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.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-jp57-j3j6-rmm2
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2025-4805"]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
4.0

Threat ID: 6a774288bf8831d539b06acc

Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:51:52 UTC

Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 14:58:20 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC

Views: 19

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