How severe is CVE-2025-1071?

CVE-2025-1071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-1071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1071?

CVE-2025-1071 affects Watchguard Fireware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1071?

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

Does CVE-2025-1071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1987.

When was CVE-2025-1071 published?

CVE-2025-1071 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1071

CVE-2025-1071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-1987
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Watchguard Fireware
Published: 2025-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.This issue affects Fireware OS: from 12.0 through 12.5.12+701324, from 12.6 through 12.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1071?: 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.This issue affects Fireware OS: from 12.0 through 12.5.12+701324, from 12.6 through 12.11.
How severe is CVE-2025-1071?: CVE-2025-1071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-1071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1071?: CVE-2025-1071 affects Watchguard Fireware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1987.
When was CVE-2025-1071 published?: CVE-2025-1071 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00001

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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