CVE-2019-25396
Reflected XSS in IPFire updatexlrator.cgi Enables Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Last updated on: 2026-02-26
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ipfire | ipfire | 2.21 |
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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 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.
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 attack requires user interaction, it may be used in phishing or social engineering attacks.
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