CVE-2019-25384
Reflected XSS in Smoothwall Express portfw.cgi Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-16
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| smoothwall | smoothwall_express | 3.1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 within the portfw.cgi script. It involves multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through unvalidated parameters.
Attackers can send POST requests containing script payloads in parameters such as EXT, SRC_PORT_SEL, SRC_PORT, DEST_IP, DEST_PORT_SEL, or COMMENT. This enables the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the browsers of users who interact with the vulnerable application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact users by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in their browsers. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or performing actions on behalf of the user without their consent.
Since the vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R), it may be exploited through social engineering or tricking users into submitting crafted requests.
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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