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CVE-2025-34301: IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that

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CVE-2025-34301 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting ipfire. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the COUNTRY_CODE parameter when creating a location group. When a user adds a new location group, the application issues an HTTP POST request with the ACTION parameter set to savelocationgrp, and the value of the COUNTRY_CODE parameter determines the flag displayed

Why this priority

  • EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.4 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2025-10-28
Last modified2026-10-19
Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: ipfire

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Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ipfire ipfire UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.29 · 2.29 core_update183 · 2.29 core_update184 · 2.29 core_update185 · 2.29 core_update186 · 2.29 core_update187 · 2.29 core_update188 · 2.29 core_update189
Fixed in: 2.29
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ipfire || rpm -q ipfire || ipfire --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ipfire
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ipfire
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-34301?

ipfire: upgrade to 2.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-34301 being exploited?

CVE-2025-34301 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-34301 affect?

CVE-2025-34301 affects ipfire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). IPFire versions prior to 2.29 (Core Update 198) contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the COUNTRY_CODE parameter when creating a location gro

How urgent is CVE-2025-34301?

Priority 42/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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