CVE-2019-25399
CWE-79Published: February 18, 2026· Updated: Feb 19, 2026
Official Description
IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the extrahd.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through the FS, PATH, and UUID parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in these parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of authenticated administrator sessions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25399 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25399 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts