How severe is CVE-2014-6413?

CVE-2014-6413 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-6413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6413?

CVE-2014-6413 affects Watchguard Fireware Xtm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6413?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-6413 published?

CVE-2014-6413 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6413

CVE-2014-6413 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware Xtm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Watchguard Fireware Xtm
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WatchGuard XTM 11.8.3 via the poll_name parameter in the firewall/policy script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6413?: A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WatchGuard XTM 11.8.3 via the poll_name parameter in the firewall/policy script.
How severe is CVE-2014-6413?: CVE-2014-6413 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-6413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6413?: CVE-2014-6413 affects Watchguard Fireware Xtm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6413?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6413 published?: CVE-2014-6413 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:fireware_xtm:11.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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