Weak Password Policy in Pfsense CE Affecting User Account Security
CVE-2023-29974

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Pfsense

Status
Pfsense
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-29974?

An identified weakness in the password policy of Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 enables attackers to exploit inadequate password requirements, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of strong password practices to safeguard network integrity and user data.

References

https://www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-29974-weak-password-po...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-29974 : Weak Password Policy in Pfsense CE Affecting User Account Security