CVE-2019-25397
IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 Cross-Site Scripting via hosts.cgi
Description
IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the hosts.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through unvalidated parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in the KEY1, IP, HOST, or DOM parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 18, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| 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 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize KEY1, IP, HOST, and DOM parameters.
- Implement input validation for all CGI scripts.
- Update IPFire to the latest secure version.
- Apply security patches promptly.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the hosts.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through unvalidated parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in the KEY1, IP, HOST, or DOM parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/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:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://downloads.ipfire.org/releases/ipfire-2.x/2.21-core127/ipfire-2.21.x86_64-full-core127.iso Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46344 Added Reference https://www.ipfire.org Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ipfire-core-update-cross-site-scripting-via-hostsc