CVE-2019-25393
CWE-79Published: February 16, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026
Official Description
Smoothwall Express 3.1-SP4-polar-x86_64-update9 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting insufficient input validation. Attackers can submit POST requests to the smoothinfo.cgi endpoint with script payloads in the WRAP or SECTIONTITLE parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25393 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
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.
A weaponized exploit for CVE-2019-25393 is publicly known. This significantly lowers the barrier for threat actors and increases the urgency for remediation.
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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25393 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts