CVE-2016-10709: OS Command Injection

Published Jan 22, 2018
·
Updated

pfSense before 2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via a '|' character in the statusrrdgraphimg.php graph parameter, related to rrdgraphimg.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pfSense pfSense<=2.2.6

Event History

Jan 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10709?

The severity of CVE-2016-10709 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How does CVE-2016-10709 affect pfSense?

CVE-2016-10709 affects pfSense versions up to and including 2.2.6.

3

How can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2016-10709?

Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2016-10709 by injecting arbitrary OS commands using the '|' character in the status_rrd_graph_img.php graph parameter.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-10709?

Yes, upgrading to a version of pfSense beyond 2.2.6 will fix CVE-2016-10709.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10709?

More information about CVE-2016-10709 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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