6.4
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2019-25369
OPNsense 19.1 Stored XSS via system_advanced_sysctl.php
Description

OPNsense 19.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the system_advanced_sysctl.php endpoint that allows attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts via the tunable parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads that are stored and executed in the context of authenticated user sessions when the page is viewed.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 15, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 15, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OPNsense to a version that addresses the stored XSS vulnerability in system_advanced_sysctl.php.
  • Update OPNsense to a secure version.
  • Avoid submitting untrusted script payloads.
  • Sanitize user input for tunable parameters.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2019-25369.

URL Resource
https://forum.opnsense.org/index.php?topic=11469.0
https://opnsense.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46351
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opnsense-stored-xss-via-systemadvancedsysctlphp
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2019-25369 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OPNsense 19.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the system_advanced_sysctl.php endpoint that allows attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts via the tunable parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads that are stored and executed in the context of authenticated user sessions when the page is viewed.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added Reference https://forum.opnsense.org/index.php?topic=11469.0
    Added Reference https://opnsense.org
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46351
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opnsense-stored-xss-via-systemadvancedsysctlphp
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.1
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Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
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SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 6.4
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
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