CVE-2025-4805: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2025-4805: CWE-79 in WatchGuard 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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