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CVE-2022-23176

Summary
Assigner-mitre
Assigner Org ID-8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca
Published At-24 Feb, 2022 | 00:52
Updated At-30 Jul, 2025 | 01:37
Rejected At-
Credits

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access.

Vendors
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Not available
Products
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Metrics (CVSS)
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
cisa.gov
Vendor:
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.WatchGuard
Product:Firebox and XTM
Added At:11 Apr, 2022
Due At:02 May, 2022

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access.

Used in Ransomware

:

Unknown

CWE

:
N/A

Required Action:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes:

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23176
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:mitre
Assigner Org ID:8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca
Published At:24 Feb, 2022 | 00:52
Updated At:30 Jul, 2025 | 01:37
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.

Affected Products
Vendor
n/a
Product
n/a
Versions
Affected
  • n/a
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
textN/An/a
Type: text
CWE ID: N/A
Description: n/a
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
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CAPEC IDDescription
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Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://securityportal.watchguard.com
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
x_refsource_MISC
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: https://securityportal.watchguard.com
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
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CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://securityportal.watchguard.com
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://securityportal.watchguard.com
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-noinfoCWE-noinfo Not enough information
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-noinfo
Description: CWE-noinfo Not enough information
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.18.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
kev
dateAdded:
2022-04-11
reference:
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-23176
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
CVE-2022-23176 added to CISA KEV2022-04-11 00:00:00
Event: CVE-2022-23176 added to CISA KEV
Date: 2022-04-11 00:00:00
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:cve@mitre.org
Published At:24 Feb, 2022 | 15:15
Updated At:14 Mar, 2025 | 16:50

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
2022-04-112022-05-02WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityApply updates per vendor instructions.
Date Added: 2022-04-11
Due Date: 2022-05-02
Vulnerability Name: WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.18.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.18.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary2.09.0HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 9.0
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CPE Matches
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>Versions from 12.0.0(inclusive) to 12.1.3(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>Versions from 12.2.0(inclusive) to 12.5.7(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.1.3
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.1.3
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.1.3
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.1.3:u2:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.5.7
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.5.7
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.7:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.5.7
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.7:u2:*:*:*:*:*:*
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
watchguard
>>fireware>>12.7.2
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.7.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
NVD-CWE-noinfoPrimarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: NVD-CWE-noinfo
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://securityportal.watchguard.comcve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.htmlcve@mitre.org
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.htmlcve@mitre.org
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.htmlcve@mitre.org
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://securityportal.watchguard.comaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://securityportal.watchguard.com
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://securityportal.watchguard.com
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Release Notes
Vendor Advisory

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