Authentication Exposure in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Appliances
CVE-2022-31790

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Watchguard

Status
Fireware
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2022

What is CVE-2022-31790?

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances are vulnerable to unauthorized access, allowing remote attackers to retrieve sensitive authentication server settings through crafted requests to exposed endpoints. This issue underscores the importance of securing authentication mechanisms in network devices. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Fireware OS versions 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4, emphasizing the need for users to update their systems promptly.

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-...
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/30/2
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https://www.ambionics.io/blog/hacking-watchguard-firewalls
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-31790 : Authentication Exposure in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Appliances