Command Injection Vulnerability in pfSense Web Interface
CVE-2016-10709

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Pfsense

Status
Pfsense
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 75%

What is CVE-2016-10709?

A command injection vulnerability exists in the pfSense web interface, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This occurs due to improper handling of the '|' character in the status_rrd_graph_img.php graph parameter, linked to the _rrd_graph_img.php file. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable attackers to manipulate system-level commands, potentially affecting the security and functionality of the pfSense system.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2016-10709 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/http/pfsen...
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https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advis...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39709/
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EPSS Score

75% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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