How severe is CVE-2019-25397?

CVE-2019-25397 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-2019-25397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25397?

CVE-2019-25397 affects Ipfire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25397?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2019-25397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19631.

When was CVE-2019-25397 published?

CVE-2019-25397 was published on 2026-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25397

CVE-2019-25397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipfire 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19631
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ipfire
Published: 2026-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25397?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-25397?: CVE-2019-25397 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-2019-25397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25397?: CVE-2019-25397 affects Ipfire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2019-25397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19631.
When was CVE-2019-25397 published?: CVE-2019-25397 was published on 2026-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.21:core_update127:*:*:*:*:*:*

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