CVE-2025-12196
WatchGuard Firebox Authenticated Out of Bounds Write in Management CLI Ping Command
Description
An Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's CLI could allow an authenticated privileged user to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted CLI command.This vulnerability affects Fireware OS 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 4, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 4, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Update Fireware OS to a non-vulnerable version.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Restrict privileged CLI access.
- Monitor CLI command inputs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-12196.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00020 |
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Dec. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's CLI could allow an authenticated privileged user to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted CLI command.This vulnerability affects Fireware OS 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00020