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CVE-2026-26352: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Smoothwall Express

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-26352cvecve-2026-26352cwe-79
Published: 03/30/2026 (03/30/2026, 16:49:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Smoothwall
Product: Express

Description

Smoothwall Express versions prior to 3.1 Update 13 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/vpnmain.cgi script due to improper sanitation of the VPN_IP parameter. Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript through VPN configuration settings that executes when the affected page is viewed by other users.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.1medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
Low
Subsq. Integrity
Low
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Affected software

Affected versions
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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 00:33:13 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26352 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Smoothwall Express prior to version 3.1 Update 13. The issue exists in the /cgi-bin/vpnmain.cgi script due to improper neutralization of input in the VPN_IP parameter. Authenticated attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through VPN configuration settings, which is then executed in the context of other users viewing the affected page. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity.

Potential Impact

An authenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users by exploiting the improper input sanitization of the VPN_IP parameter. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or other malicious activities performed on behalf of the victim user. However, the attack requires authentication and user interaction (viewing the affected page).

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or update link is provided and no official fix is mentioned, users should monitor Smoothwall advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability. In the meantime, restrict access to the VPN configuration interface to trusted users only and consider additional input validation or filtering controls if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-02-13T17:28:43.057Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69caae00e6bfc5ba1d516fa4

Added to database: 03/30/2026, 17:08:16 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 00:33:13 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 21:26:47 UTC

Views: 143

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