CVE-2022-23176: WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2022
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Updated

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access.

Affected Software

10 affected components
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.0.0<12.1.3
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.2.0<12.5.7
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u1
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u2
WatchGuard Fireware=12.5.7
WatchGuard Fireware=12.5.7-u1
WatchGuard Fireware=12.5.7-u2
WatchGuard Fireware=12.7.2
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM

Event History

Feb 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:52 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 11, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Dec 19, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:25 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:26 AM
Dec 22, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:00 AM
Oct 24, 58448
Event
03:42 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-23176?

CVE-2022-23176 is a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances with a privileged management session via exposed management access.

2

How does CVE-2022-23176 impact WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances?

CVE-2022-23176 impacts Fireware OS versions before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7, allowing a remote attacker to gain privileged access to the system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23176?

CVE-2022-23176 has a severity score of 8.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-23176?

To fix CVE-2022-23176, it is recommended to update Fireware OS to version 12.7.2_U1, 12.1.3_U3, or 12.5.7 or higher, as provided by WatchGuard.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23176?

More information about CVE-2022-23176 can be found on the WatchGuard website and in the release notes for Fireware OS version 12.1.3_U7.

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