CVE-2014-4688
First published: Wed Jul 02 2014(Updated: )
pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via (1) the hostname value to diag_dns.php in a Create Alias action, (2) the smartmonemail value to diag_smart.php, or (3) the database value to status_rrd_graph_img.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgate pfSense Community Edition | <=2.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4688?
CVE-2014-4688 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4688?
To fix CVE-2014-4688, upgrade pfSense to version 2.1.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4688?
CVE-2014-4688 affects pfSense versions before 2.1.4.
What types of actions can be exploited in CVE-2014-4688?
CVE-2014-4688 can be exploited through the hostname value in diag_dns.php, the smartmonemail value in diag_smart.php, and the database value in status_rrd_graph_img.php.
Are there known exploits for CVE-2014-4688?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2014-4688 that leverage the vulnerabilities in pfSense versions before 2.1.4.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/netgate
- canonical/netgate pfsense community edition
- version/netgate pfsense community edition/2.1.3