CVE-2019-25277

Name: CVE-2019-25277
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-08T00:15:57.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25277 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'msg' parameter of pluginInstall.php that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated input to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers, potentially stealing authentication credentials and conducting phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'msg' parameter of pluginInstall.php that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated input to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers, potentially stealing authentication credentials and conducting phishing attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iwt	Facesentry Access Control System Firmware	5.7.0
Iwt	Facesentry Access Control System Firmware	5.7.2
Iwt	Facesentry Access Control System Firmware	6.4.8

References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019070017Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163191Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153494Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5527.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5527.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25277?

How severe is CVE-2019-25277?

CVE-2019-25277 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25277?

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Source: NVD / NIST