CVE-2022-31792

Name: CVE-2022-31792
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T19:15:08.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31792 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management web interface of WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances. A remote attacker can potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management web interface by sending crafted requests to exposed management ports. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the management web interface of WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances. A remote attacker can potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management web interface by sending crafted requests to exposed management ports. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 12.0.0, < 12.1.4	—
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 12.2.0, < 12.5.10	—
Watchguard	Fireware	12.6.1	U1
Watchguard	Fireware	12.6.3	—
Watchguard	Fireware	12.6.4	—
Watchguard	Fireware	12.7.0	U1
Watchguard	Fireware	12.7.1	—
Watchguard	Fireware	12.7.2	U2
Watchguard	Fireware	12.8.0	U1

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-00014Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-00014Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31792?

How severe is CVE-2022-31792?

CVE-2022-31792 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31792?

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