Is CVE-2019-25396 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25396 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25396 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-25396 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25396?

CVE-2019-25396 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.03%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-25396

CWE-79Published: February 18, 2026· Updated: Feb 19, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.1th

Official Description

IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the updatexlrator.cgi script that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted requests with script payloads in the MAX_DISK_USAGE or MAX_DOWNLOAD_RATE parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25396 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.

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.