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IPFire Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in DNS Settings

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198). This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the web interface via the TLS_HOSTNAME parameter when adding DNS entries. The injected scripts are executed in the context of users who view the affected DNS configuration.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the DNS settings.

Remediation

Users can update to IPFire 2.29 (Core Update 198) to address this vulnerability.

Added: Oct 28, 2025, 3:30 PM
Updated: Oct 28, 2025, 3:30 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
1.7
exploitability
4.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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