What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25398?

CVE-2019-25398 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Ipfire are affected by CVE-2019-25398?

Organizations using the ovpnmain.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2019-25398, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.1.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25398?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25398. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25398?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running the ovpnmain.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malic and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Ipfire CVE-2019-25398

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-02-18 disclosure@vulncheck.com

XSS Ipfire

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 26, 2026 - 15:06 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 18, 2026 - 22:16 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the ovpnmain.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through VPN configuration parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in parameters like VPN_IP, DMTU, ccdname, ccdsubnet, DOVPN_SUBNET, DHCP_DOMAIN, DHCP_DNS, DHCP_WINS, ROUTES_PUSH, FRAGMENT, KEEPALIVE_1, and KEEPALIVE_2 to execute arbitrary JavaScript in administrator browsers.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects the VPN configuration component of Ipfire. IPFire 2.21 Core Update 127 contains multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the ovpnmain.cgi script that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts through VPN configuration parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests with script payloads in parameters like VPN_IP, DMTU, ccdname, ccdsubnet, DOVPN_SUBNET, DHCP_DOMAIN, DHCP_DNS, DHCP_WINS, ROUTES_PUSH, FRAGMENT, KEEPALIVE_1, and KEEPALIVE_2 to execute arbitrary JavaScript in administrator browsers.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2019-25398 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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