CVE-2025-13940: WatchGuard Firebox Boot Time System Integrity Check Bypass
An Expected Behavior Violation [CWE-440] vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow an attacker to bypass the Fireware OS boot time system integrity check and prevent the Firebox from shutting down in the event of a system integrity check failure. The on-demand system integrity check in the Fireware Web UI will correctly show a failed system integrity check message in the event of a failure.This issue affects Fireware OS: from 12.8.1 through 12.11.4, from 2025.1 through 2025.1.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-13940?
CVE-2025-13940 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability affecting WatchGuard Fireware OS.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13940?
To mitigate CVE-2025-13940, users should upgrade their WatchGuard Fireware OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2025-13940 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2025-13940 allows an attacker to bypass the Fireware OS boot time system integrity check.
Which versions of WatchGuard Fireware OS are affected by CVE-2025-13940?
CVE-2025-13940 affects WatchGuard Fireware OS versions between 12.8.1 and 12.11.4, as well as 2025.1 to 2025.1.2.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2025-13940 on Firebox devices?
The potential impact of CVE-2025-13940 is that it may prevent Firebox devices from shutting down during a system integrity check failure.