CVE-2025-4106: watchguard fireware os Active Debug Code
CVSS: 8.9v4.0HighDeferred
Published 24-10-2025Last modified 08-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-4106 is a high (CVSS 8.9) Active Debug Code vulnerability in watchguard fireware os. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.9/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-10-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An authenticated admin user with access to both the management WebUI and command line interface on a Firebox can enable a diagnostic debug shell by uploading a platform and version-specific diagnostic package and executing a leftover diagnostic command.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.9HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.30% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Watchguard1 product
- fireware os≥ 12.0, < 12.11.3 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.5.13
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2025-4106Vendor Advisory
- www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00010Vendor Advisory