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CVE-2025-40904: A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Smart Polling functionality due to improper valida

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CVE-2025-40904 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting cmc, guardian. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Smart Polling functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with limited privileges can push malicious remote strategies containing HTML tags through the sync. When a victim views the affected remote strategy in the Smart Polling functionality, the injected HTML renders in their browser, enabling phishing and possibly open redirect attacks. Full XS

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2026-05-19
Last modified2026-10-14
Publisher (CNA): Nozomi Networks Inc. · Vendor: nozominetworks

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Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

nozominetworks cmc UPGRADE
Affected: < 26.1.0
Fixed in: 26.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cmc || rpm -q cmc || cmc --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cmc
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade cmc
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
nozominetworks guardian UPGRADE
Affected: < 26.1.0
Fixed in: 26.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy guardian || rpm -q guardian || guardian --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade guardian
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade guardian
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-40904?

cmc: upgrade to 26.1.0; guardian: upgrade to 26.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-40904 being exploited?

CVE-2025-40904 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-2025-40904 affect?

CVE-2025-40904 affects cmc, guardian. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Smart Polling functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with limited privileges can push malicious remote strategies containing HTML tag

How urgent is CVE-2025-40904?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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