Command Injection Vulnerability in Netgate pfSense
CVE-2023-27253

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgate

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2023

What is CVE-2023-27253?

In Netgate pfSense version 2.7.0, a vulnerability exists in the restore_rrddata() function that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This can be achieved by manipulating the contents of a specially crafted XML file, specifically the component config.xml. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized command execution within the affected system.

References

EPSS Score

78% 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

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