CVE-2022-25361

Name: CVE-2022-25361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-07T14:15:09.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25361 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 12.0.0, < 12.1.3
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 12.2.0, < 12.5.9
Watchguard	Fireware	12.1.3
Watchguard	Fireware	12.5.9
Watchguard	Fireware	12.7.2

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25361?

How severe is CVE-2022-25361?

CVE-2022-25361 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25361?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST