Firebox and Fireware OS
CVE-2025-6946: WatchGuard Firebox Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in IPS Configuration
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the IPS configuration.
Published
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Fireware OS (Default) 12.0 | 12.11.3 or later |
| Fireware OS (T15/T35) 12.0 | 12.5.13 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 IPS configuration. An authenticated remote attacker with administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Firebox management ninterface 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.