CVE-2019-25417 Comodo Dome Firewall 2.7.0 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via QoS Rules

Medium 5.1 Published 19 Feb 2026 Updated 24 May 2026

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the protocol parameter in QoS rules, potentially executing code in administrator browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-25417?

CVE-2019-25417 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Comodo Dome Firewall, published on 19 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Comodo Dome Firewall 2.7.0 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted input to the protocol parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the QoS rules management endpoint with JavaScript payloads in the protocol parameter to execute arbitrary code in administrator browsers.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Comodo Dome Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-25417 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25417 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whxx-5mgj-36jh.