CVE-2019-25379
CWE-79Published: February 16, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026
Official Description
Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains stored and reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the urlfilter.cgi endpoint that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in the REDIRECT_PAGE or CHILDREN parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in user browsers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25379 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25379 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts