CVE-2022-25290: Medium severity watchguard fireware os vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2022
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Updated

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to retrieve certificate private keys. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2U2, 12.x before 12.1.3U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9U2.

Affected Software

15 affected components
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.0.0<12.1.3
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.2.0<12.5.9
WatchGuard Fireware>=12.7.0<12.7.2
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u1
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u2
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u3
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u4
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u5
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u6
WatchGuard Fireware=12.1.3-u7
WatchGuard Fireware=12.5.9
WatchGuard Fireware=12.5.9-u1
WatchGuard Fireware=12.7.2
WatchGuard Fireware=12.7.2-u1

Event History

Feb 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25290?

CVE-2022-25290 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to retrieve certificate private keys in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances before certain versions of Fireware OS.

2

How does CVE-2022-25290 impact WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances?

CVE-2022-25290 allows an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to retrieve certificate private keys in certain versions of WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25290?

The severity of CVE-2022-25290 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

4

Which versions of Fireware OS are affected by CVE-2022-25290?

CVE-2022-25290 impacts Fireware OS versions before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-25290 in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances?

To fix CVE-2022-25290, you should update Fireware OS to version 12.7.2_U2, 12.1.3_U8, or 12.5.9_U2 or later.

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