CVE-2025-1545

Name: CVE-2025-1545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-04T22:15:48.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1545 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An XPath Injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the Firebox configuration through an exposed authentication or management web interface. This vulnerability only affects Firebox systems that have at least one authentication hotspot configured.This issue affects Fireware OS 11.11 up to and including 11.12.4+541730, 12.0 up to and including 12.11.4, 12.5 up to and including 12.5.13, and 2025.1 up to and including 2025.1.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XPath Injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the Firebox configuration through an exposed authentication or management web interface. This vulnerability only affects Firebox systems that have at least one authentication hotspot configured.This issue affects Fireware OS 11.11 up to and including 11.12.4+541730, 12.0 up to and including 12.11.4, 12.5 up to and including 12.5.13, and 2025.1 up to and including 2025.1.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-91

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 2025.1, < 2025.1.3
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 11.11, < 12.11.5
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 11.11, < 12.5.14

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00025Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1545?

How severe is CVE-2025-1545?

CVE-2025-1545 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1545?

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