High · published December 5, 2025
⚡ A crafty command could lead to chaos! An Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS lets authenticated users potentially execute arbitrary code with just the right CLI commands. 🔥 Imagine a restaurant kitchen where a chef is allowed to make any dish they want, but the recipe book has a section that lets them add ingredients that shouldn't be there. If unchecked, it could lead to some dangerously unexpected meals! With this vulnerability, an authenticated privileged user could execute any code they desire on the system, which could lead to unauthorized data access, service disruptions, or even a full system takeover. The risks are high and could seriously compromise your network's integrity.
Imagine a restaurant kitchen where a chef is allowed to make any dish they want, but the recipe book has a section that lets them add ingredients that shouldn't be there. If unchecked, it could lead to some dangerously unexpected meals! This Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability occurs in the certificate request command of WatchGuard Fireware OS, allowing attackers to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code by crafting specific CLI commands.
With this vulnerability, an authenticated privileged user could execute any code they desire on the system, which could lead to unauthorized data access, service disruptions, or even a full system takeover. The risks are high and could seriously compromise your network's integrity. To protect your systems, immediately update your Fireware OS to the latest version, ensuring you are above 12.11.4, 12.5.13, or 2025.1.2. Review user privileges to confirm that only necessary accounts have access to execute CLI commands, and consider implementing additional logging to monitor for unusual command usage. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your defenses in no time. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| watchguard/fireware | ≥ 2025.1, < 2025.1.3 | 2025.1.3 |
| watchguard/fireware | ≥ 12.0.0, < 12.11.5 | 12.11.5 |
| watchguard/fireware | ≥ 12.5, < 12.5.14 | 12.5.14 |