Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Netgate pfSense Software
CVE-2023-42326

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgate

Status
Pfsense
Pfsense Plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 83%📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2023-42326?

A vulnerability in Netgate pfSense version 2.7.0 enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system through specially crafted requests sent to the interfaces_gif_edit.php and interfaces_gre_edit.php components. This flaw poses a significant risk, allowing unauthorized access that could lead to data breaches or manipulation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

pf-pwnme
Created by bl4ckarch

News Articles

favicon imageGBHackers News

Over 1,450 pfSense Servers Exposed RCE Attacks via Bug Chain

Researchers discovered two vulnerabilities in pfSense servers CE related to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Command Injection.

References

https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-23_10.webgu...
https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/pfsense-vulnerabilities-...

EPSS Score

83% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by GBHackers News

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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