Firebox and Fireware OS
CVE-2025-4805: WatchGuard Firebox Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Acces Portal Configuration
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the Access Portal configuration.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Fireware OS 12.0 | 12.11.2 or later |
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What it is
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the Access Portal configuration. An authenticated remote attacker with administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Firebox management interface of another management user.
Exploitation
WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.