CVE-2019-25385

CVE-2019-25385 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smoothwall Smoothwall Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the MACHINE and MACHINECOMMENT parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to the outgoing.cgi endpoint with script payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers and steal session data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25385?
Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the MACHINE and MACHINECOMMENT parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to the outgoing.cgi endpoint with script payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers and steal session data.
How severe is CVE-2019-25385?
CVE-2019-25385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-25385 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25385?
CVE-2019-25385 affects Smoothwall Smoothwall Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25385?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2019-25385 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-25385 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19630.
When was CVE-2019-25385 published?
CVE-2019-25385 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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