vulnerability
WatchGuard Fireware XTM: CVE-2022-23176: Improper Authorization
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Feb 24, 2022 | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Feb 24, 2022
Added
Aug 20, 2025
Modified
Aug 20, 2025
Description
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.
Solution
watchguard-fireware-xtm-upgrade-latest
References
- CVE-2022-23176
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2022-23176
- URL-https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
- URL-https://securityportal.watchguard.com
- URL-https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
- URL-https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
- URL-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
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