An authenticated Stored XSS (Cross-site Scripting) exists in the "captive.cgi" Captive Portal via the "Title of Login Page" text box or "TITLE" parameter in IPFire 2.21 (x86_64) - Core Update 130. It allows an authenticated WebGUI user with privileges to execute Stored Cross-site Scripting in the Captive Portal page.
A workaround or mitigation is available. Apply it until an official patch is released.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesLow
User InteractionActive
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | AV: P→N, AC: H→L, PR: H→L, VC: N→L, VI: N→L | 0.0 → 0.4 |
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | patch: Unavailable→Mitigation | 0.0 → 0.0 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.0 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| ipfire | ipfire | 2.21 |
Published: 2021-06-17
