CVE-2025-13938
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Publication date: 2025-12-04
Last updated on: 2025-12-10
Assigner: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| watchguard | fireware | From 2025.1 (inc) to 2025.1.3 (exc) |
| watchguard | firebox_t115-w | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t125 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t125-w | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t145 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t145-w | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t185 | * |
| watchguard | fireware | From 12.0.0 (inc) to 12.11.5 (exc) |
| watchguard | firebox_m270 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m290 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m370 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m390 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m440 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m4600 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m470 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m4800 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m5600 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m570 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m5800 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m590 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m670 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_m690 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_nv5 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t20 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t25 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t40 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t45 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t55 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t70 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t80 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t85 | * |
| watchguard | fireboxcloud | * |
| watchguard | fireboxv | * |
| watchguard | fireware | From 12.5 (inc) to 12.5.14 (exc) |
| watchguard | firebox_t15 | * |
| watchguard | firebox_t35 | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WatchGuard Fireware OS, specifically in the Autotask Technology Integration module. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of the affected web application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, theft of sensitive information, or session hijacking within the affected Fireware OS environment.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to upgrade the WatchGuard Fireware OS to a fixed version where the vulnerability is resolved. The issue is fixed in Fireware OS versions 2025.1.3, 12.11.5, and 12.5.14. Since no workaround is available, applying the update is the recommended action to mitigate the vulnerability. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability involves monitoring the Autotask Technology Integration module of WatchGuard Firebox Fireware OS for malicious script injections in web pages generated by the system. Since this is a Stored XSS, you can look for suspicious input fields or stored data that may contain script tags or JavaScript code. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include reviewing web interface logs, inspecting HTTP requests and responses for injected scripts, and using web vulnerability scanners that detect XSS vulnerabilities. [1]