CVE-2026-27508

Name: CVE-2026-27508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-30T17:16:15.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-27508 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Smoothwall Express versions prior to 3.1 Update 13 contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the /redirect.cgi endpoint due to improper sanitation of the url parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs with javascript: schemes that execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when clicked through the unsanitized link.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Smoothwall Express versions prior to 3.1 Update 13 contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the /redirect.cgi endpoint due to improper sanitation of the url parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs with javascript: schemes that execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when clicked through the unsanitized link.

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

0.15%

5.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Smoothwall	Smoothwall Express	<= 3.0	—
Smoothwall	Smoothwall Express	3.1	Update1

References

https://community.smoothwall.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45095Product, Release Notes
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/smoothwall-express-reflected-xss-in-redirect-cgi-via-url-parameterThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27508?

How severe is CVE-2026-27508?

CVE-2026-27508 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27508?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-27508?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST