CVE-2014-4693: XSS

Published Jul 2, 2014
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Snort package before 3.0.13 for pfSense through 2.1.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the eng parameter to snortimportaliases.php or (2) unspecified variables to snortselectalias.php.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Netgate pfSense<=2.1.4
Netgate pfSense=2.1.3
pfSense Snort package<=3.0.12

Event History

Jul 2, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4693?

CVE-2014-4693 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4693?

To address CVE-2014-4693, upgrade to pfSense version 2.1.5 or later, or Snort package version 3.0.13 or later.

3

Which versions of pfSense are affected by CVE-2014-4693?

CVE-2014-4693 affects pfSense versions up to 2.1.4, including 2.1.3.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2014-4693 enable?

CVE-2014-4693 can enable remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

How can I identify if I'm impacted by CVE-2014-4693?

To determine if you are impacted by CVE-2014-4693, check if your pfSense or Snort package versions are prior to the fixed versions.

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