How severe is CVE-2025-0178?

CVE-2025-0178 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-2025-0178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0178?

CVE-2025-0178 affects Watchguard Fireware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0178?

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

Does CVE-2025-0178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1528.

When was CVE-2025-0178 published?

CVE-2025-0178 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-08-08.

CVE-2025-0178

CVE-2025-0178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-1528
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Watchguard Fireware
Published: 2025-02-14
Last modified: 2026-08-08

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an attacker with network access to manipulate the value of the HTTP Host header in requests sent to the Web UI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious websites, poison the web cache, or inject malicious JavaScript into responses sent by the Web UI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0178?: An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an attacker with network access to manipulate the value of the HTTP Host header in requests sent to the Web UI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious websites, poison the web cache, or inject malicious JavaScript into responses sent by the Web UI.
How severe is CVE-2025-0178?: CVE-2025-0178 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-2025-0178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0178?: CVE-2025-0178 affects Watchguard Fireware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-0178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1528.
When was CVE-2025-0178 published?: CVE-2025-0178 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-08-08.

References

Affected products (1)

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