CVE-2019-25389
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Reflected XSS in Smoothwall Express timedaccess.cgi via MACHINES Parameter

Publication date: 2026-02-16

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the MACHINES parameter. Attackers can craft requests to the timedaccess.cgi endpoint with script payloads in the MACHINES parameter to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

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Published
2026-02-16
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2019-25389
EUVD
EUVD-2019-19626

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Vendor Product Version / Range
smoothwall smoothwall_express 3.1

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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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