CVE-2016-6154: watchguard fireware Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.0MediumModified
Published 23-08-2019Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-6154 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in watchguard fireware. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.94%
0%100%
Low · -0.31 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 23-08-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The authentication applet in Watchguard Fireware 11.11 Operating System has reflected XSS (this can also cause an open redirect).
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.94%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.31 pp
From 1.24% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.94%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (sec-1.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')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.
- CWE-601URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.
Affected systems
Watchguard1 product
- fireware≤ 11.11
1 vendor · 1 product