CVE-2019-25396
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Reflected XSS in IPFire updatexlrator.cgi Enables Script Injection

Publication date: 2026-02-18

Last updated on: 2026-02-26

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the updatexlrator.cgi script that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted requests with script payloads in the MAX_DISK_USAGE or MAX_DOWNLOAD_RATE parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.
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Published
2026-02-18
Last Modified
2026-02-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2019-25396
EUVD
EUVD-2019-19633
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ipfire ipfire 2.21
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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 found in IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127, specifically in the updatexlrator.cgi script. It allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through POST parameters, namely MAX_DISK_USAGE or MAX_DOWNLOAD_RATE. When a user interacts with a crafted request containing these malicious scripts, the scripts execute in the user's browser.

Impact Analysis

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 attack requires user interaction, it may be used in phishing or social engineering attacks.

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