Integer overflow in Watchguard Fireware
CVE-2022-31789
An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to exposed management ports. This is…
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.015 (71.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Watchguard Fireware — versions 12.6.1, 12.6.3, 12.6.4
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-31789?
- CVE-2022-31789 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2022-09-06.
- How severe is CVE-2022-31789?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-31789 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.