CVE-2022-23176
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management…
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-04-11, remediation due 2022-05-02)
Description
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.
Affected products
- WatchGuard Firebox and XTM
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-05-02.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-23176 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-23176 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-04-11, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-05-02. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23176?
CVE-2022-23176 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2025-14733 — WatchGuard Firebox
- CVE-2025-9242 — WatchGuard Firebox
- CVE-2022-26318 — WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Appliances
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