CVE-2026-27508: Smoothwall Express versions prior to 3.1 Update 13 contain a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-27508?

smoothwall express: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-27508 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27508 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-27508 affect?

CVE-2026-27508 affects smoothwall express. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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: sch

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-27508?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27508 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting smoothwall express. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: smoothwall

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-30 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smoothwall smoothwall express UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0 · 3.1 update1 · 3.1 update10 · 3.1 update11 · 3.1 update12 · 3.1 update2 · 3.1 update3 · 3.1 update4

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2026-27508?

smoothwall express: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27508 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27508 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-2026-27508 affect?

CVE-2026-27508 affects smoothwall express. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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: sch

How urgent is CVE-2026-27508?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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