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CVE-2025-0178

6.1 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Feb 14, 2025CWE-20EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2025-0178 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 14, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0178?

CVE-2025-0178 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 14, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-0178?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-0178?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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