How severe is CVE-2022-25361?

CVE-2022-25361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25361?

CVE-2022-25361 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-2022-25361?

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

When was CVE-2022-25361 published?

CVE-2022-25361 was published on 2022-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25361

CVE-2022-25361 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Watchguard Fireware
Published: 2022-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to delete arbitrary files from a limited set of directories on the system. 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-2022-25361?: WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to delete arbitrary files from a limited set of directories on the system. 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-2022-25361?: CVE-2022-25361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25361?: CVE-2022-25361 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-2022-25361?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25361 published?: CVE-2022-25361 was published on 2022-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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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