CVE-2025-4804: watchguard fireware os Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 4.8v4.0MediumDeferred
Published 16-05-2025Last modified 08-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-4804 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in watchguard fireware os. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.8/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.46%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-05-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.8MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/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
0.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.45% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.46%
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, < 12.11.2 | ≥ 12.5, < 12.5.13
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2025-4804Vendor Advisory
- www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00006Vendor Advisory