CVE-2014-4689: Path Traversal
Published Jul 2, 2014
·Updated
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pkgedit.php in pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via a full pathname in the xml parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netgate pfSense<=2.1.3
Event History
Jul 2, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4689?
CVE-2014-4689 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-4689?
To fix CVE-2014-4689, upgrade pfSense to version 2.1.4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4689?
CVE-2014-4689 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability.
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What could an attacker do with CVE-2014-4689?
An attacker could read arbitrary XML files on the server by exploiting CVE-2014-4689.
5
Which versions of pfSense are affected by CVE-2014-4689?
pfSense versions prior to 2.1.4, including 2.1.3 and below, are affected by CVE-2014-4689.