CVE-2019-25397
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Reflected XSS in IPFire hosts.cgi Allows Script Injection

Publication date: 2026-02-18

Last updated on: 2026-02-26

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the hosts.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through unvalidated parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in the KEY1, IP, HOST, or DOM 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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2019-25397
EUVD
EUVD-2019-19631
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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 exists in IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 within the hosts.cgi script. It involves multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting specially crafted POST requests. The malicious scripts can be injected through unvalidated parameters such as KEY1, IP, HOST, or DOM.

When a user interacts with the affected script, the injected JavaScript can execute in their browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact users by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in their browsers. This can lead to various malicious outcomes such as session hijacking, theft of sensitive information, or performing actions on behalf of the user without their consent.

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