CVE-2026-26352: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Smoothwall Express
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-26352: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Smoothwall 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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