CVE-2025-0178

WatchGaurd Firebox Host Header Injection Vulnerability

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an attacker to manipulate the value of the HTTP Host header in requests sent to the Web UI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious websites, poison the web cache, or inject malicious JavaScript into responses sent by the Web UI. This issue affects Fireware OS: from 12.0 up to and including 12.11.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: WatchGuard Fireware OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0178?
CVE-2025-0178 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0178?
To fix CVE-2025-0178, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0178 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0178?
CVE-2025-0178 affects WatchGuard Fireware OS.
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