Is CVE-2019-25397 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25397 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25397 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-25397 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25397?

CVE-2019-25397 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.03%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-25397

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

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.7th

Official Description

IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the hosts.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through unvalidated parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in the KEY1, IP, HOST, or DOM parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25397 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.