CVE-2025-0178— WatchGaurd Firebox Host Header Injection Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
WatchGuard Fireware OS
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
WatchGuard Fireware OS是美国WatchGuard公司的一个在 Firebox 上运行的软件。 WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0至12.11版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于HTTP Host头验证不当，可能导致缓存投毒或恶意重定向。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3 AI
T1071.001 · Web Protocols T1555 · Credentials from Password Stores T1189 · Drive-by CompromiseAffected Version Matrix 2
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 12.0< 12.11.1 |
affected |
12.0< 12.5.13 |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-0178
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WatchGaurd Firebox Host Header Injection Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an attacker with network access 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
输入验证不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WatchGuard Fireware OS 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WatchGuard Fireware OS是美国WatchGuard公司的一个在 Firebox 上运行的软件。 WatchGuard Fireware OS 12.0至12.11版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于HTTP Host头验证不当，可能导致缓存投毒或恶意重定向。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 12.0 ~ 12.11.1 | - |
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| WatchGuard | Fireware OS | 12.0 ~ 12.5.13 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2025-0178 (2)
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🔗 404 - File Not Found | WatchGuard Technologies vendor-advisory
Same Patch Batch · WatchGuard · 2025-02-14 · 3 CVEs total
| CVE-2025-1239 | 4.8 MEDIUM | WatchGuard Firebox Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Blocked Sites List |
| CVE-2025-1071 | 4.8 MEDIUM | WatchGuard Firebox Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in spamBlocker Module |
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