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CVE-2019-25386: Smoothwall Express 3.1 'dmzholes.cgi' Cross-Site Scripting

Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains multiple reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the dmzholes.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through unvalidated parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in the SRC_IP, DEST_IP, or COMMENT parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Smoothwall Express 3.1 has reflected cross-site scripting in an administrative CGI page. An attacker could trick a user into submitting crafted content that runs JavaScript in that user’s browser. This is mainly a browser/session risk, not direct device takeover. No source provided confirms active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Smoothwall Express 3.1, especially where the relevant web interface is reachable by users or administrators. Internet-facing management access would increase practical risk. The sources do not identify other Smoothwall products or versions as affected. Treat as a moderate priority. The main business concern is compromise of administrator browser sessions or actions through social engineering. Prioritize if Smoothwall Express 3.1 is still used, internet-exposed, or administered from sensitive workstations. Mitigation focus: Check Smoothwall guidance for supported fixes or migration options.; Restrict access to the Smoothwall web interface to trusted networks.; Avoid exposing management interfaces directly to the internet..

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-25386Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SmoothwallSmoothwall Express3.1Listed
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CWE details

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.