CVE-2025-6999: WatchGuard Firebox Authentication Portal Request Smuggling Vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2025
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Updated

An HTTP Request Smuggling [CWE-444] vulnerability in the Authentication portal of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows a remote attacker to evade request parameter sanitation and perform a reflected self-Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.

WatchGuard does not believe there is a practical exploit chain with a meaningful security impact for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard Firebox Authentication Portal (Fireware OS)

Event History

Sep 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6999?

CVE-2025-6999 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through reflected self-XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6999?

To mitigate CVE-2025-6999, users should upgrade their WatchGuard Fireware OS to the latest version beyond 12.11.2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-6999?

CVE-2025-6999 affects all versions of WatchGuard Fireware OS from 12.0 through 12.11.2.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2025-6999?

CVE-2025-6999 is associated with HTTP Request Smuggling and reflected self-Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Can CVE-2025-6999 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-6999 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to evade request parameter sanitation.

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