CVE-2019-25389
Reflected XSS in Smoothwall Express timedaccess.cgi via MACHINES Parameter
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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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the MACHINES parameter in requests sent to the timedaccess.cgi endpoint. When exploited, the attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browsers of users who receive the crafted requests.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the potential execution of arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers without authentication. This can lead to theft of sensitive information such as session cookies, user credentials, or other data accessible via the browser. It may also allow attackers to perform actions on behalf of the user or deliver malicious payloads, compromising user security and privacy.
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