CVE-2025-4804 (GCVE-0-2025-4804)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-16 20:12 – Updated: 2026-08-08 02:25
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WatchGuard Firebox Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Hotpot Configuration
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS allows Stored XSS via the spamBlocker module. This vulnerability requires an authenticated administrator session to a locally managed Firebox.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2025-4804 | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wg… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS |
Affected:
12.0 , < 12.11.2
(custom)
|
|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS |
Affected:
12.5 , < 12.5.13
(custom)
|
Date Public
2025-05-16 20:12
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