CVE-2017-14616

Name: CVE-2017-14616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-20T20:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An FBX-5312 issue was discovered in WatchGuard Fireware before 12.0. If a login attempt is made in the XML-RPC interface with an XML message containing an empty member element, the wgagent crashes, logging out any user with a session opened in the UI. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An FBX-5312 issue was discovered in WatchGuard Fireware before 12.0. If a login attempt is made in the XML-RPC interface with an XML message containing an empty member element, the wgagent crashes, logging out any user with a session opened in the UI. By continuously executing the failed login attempts, UI management of the device becomes impossible.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Fireware	<= 11.12.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sidertia.com/Home/Community/Blog/2017/09/18/Fixed-Fireware-XXE-DOS-and-stored-XSS-vulnerabilities-discovered-by-SidertiaExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sidertia.com/Home/Community/Blog/2017/09/18/Fixed-Fireware-XXE-DOS-and-stored-XSS-vulnerabilities-discovered-by-SidertiaExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14616?

How severe is CVE-2017-14616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14616?

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Source: NVD / NIST