CVE-2019-25394
Smoothwall Express cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published16 Feb 2026
Description
Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the modem.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted payloads in parameters like INIT, HANGUP, SPEAKER_ON, SPEAKER_OFF, TONE_DIAL, and PULSE_DIAL to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers when the stored data is retrieved.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2019-25394 being actively exploited?
CVE-2019-25394 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.24%.
How severe is CVE-2019-25394?
CVE-2019-25394 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2019-25394?
Affected products include Smoothwall Express.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25394?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.