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How to Fix CVE-2026-34801: Endian Firewall (Bundle Sibling)

*By Sai Kiran Pandrala*

Last verified: 2026-05-25

⚡ At a glance
SeverityCVSS 5.1, Medium
Actively exploited?No
AffectedEndian Firewall (3.3.25)
Fixed inSame patched build as CVE-2026-34790
Type (CWE)CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVE-2026-34801 is a sibling vulnerability in the same Endian Endian Firewall advisory bundle as CVE-2026-34790. The same patched build closes every CVE in the bundle, so the remediation procedure for CVE-2026-34801 matches the primary write-up.

What is different about CVE-2026-34801?

Endian Firewall version 3.3.25 and prior allow stored cross-site scripting (XSS) via the remark parameter to /manage/dhcp/fixed_leases/. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript that is stored and executed when other users view the affected page.

Impact is consistent with the bundle: execution of attacker-controlled JavaScript in a victim's browser. The patched build closes every code path in the advisory in one update.

How to fix CVE-2026-34801

Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-34790.

For a quick check, confirm the running version of Endian Firewall:


# Confirm the installed version via your package manager
dpkg -l | grep -i endian   # Debian/Ubuntu
rpm -qa | grep -i endian   # RHEL/CentOS/Rocky

Frequently asked questions

Is CVE-2026-34801 being actively exploited?

Not at the time of writing. It is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. That status can change, so monitor the vendor advisory and the KEV catalog if the system is exposed.

How severe is CVE-2026-34801?

CVSS rates it 5.1 (Medium). Use that score to set your patch priority alongside the other items in your queue.

Do I have to take Endian Firewall offline to apply the patch?

It depends on the deployment. High-availability or clustered installs can usually patch one node at a time with no full outage. Standalone installs typically need a short restart. Always follow the vendor's documented upgrade steps.

What if my vulnerability scanner still flags CVE-2026-34801 after I patch?

Re-run the scan after a service restart, then confirm the scanner's plugin set is up to date. Some scanners detect by banner version only and lag the official fix metadata by a release.

References


*Written by Sai Kiran Pandrala. Last verified 2026-05-25. Part of the Endian Endian Firewall advisory bundle. Full procedure at how-to-fix-cve-2026-34790.*