CVE-2025-14733

CISA description

WatchGuard Fireware OS iked process contains an out of bounds write vulnerability in the OS iked process. This vulnerability may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code and affects both the mobile user VPN with IKEv2 and the branch office VPN using IKEv2 when configured with a dynamic gateway peer.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes & references

• Check for signs of potential compromise on all internet accessible instances after applying mitigations. For more information please see: https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00027
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14733

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2025-14733
• CVE.org · CVE-2025-14733
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)