How severe is CVE-2022-25360?

CVE-2022-25360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25360 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25360?

CVE-2022-25360 primarily affects Watchguard Fireware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25360?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-25360 published?

CVE-2022-25360 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25360

CVE-2022-25360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Watchguard Fireware
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to upload files to arbitrary locations. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25360?: WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to upload files to arbitrary locations. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.
How severe is CVE-2022-25360?: CVE-2022-25360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25360 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25360?: CVE-2022-25360 primarily affects Watchguard Fireware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25360?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25360 published?: CVE-2022-25360 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.9:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.7.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.7.2:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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