CVE-2022-25361

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-06-07 · updated 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.

Affected products

WatchGuard Fireware OS: from 12.0.0 before 12.1.3; from 12.2.0 before 12.5.9; 12.1.3, 12.1.3-u1, 12.1.3-u2, 12.1.3-u3, 12.1.3-u4, 12.1.3-u5 (+6) — fixed in 12.1.3, 12.5.9

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.1.3, 12.5.9. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://watchguard.com
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-00004
https://watchguard.com
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-00004

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