CVE-2018-4019: Command Injection

Published Dec 3, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the way Netgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE processes the parameters of a specific POST request. The attacker can exploit this and gain the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. An attacker needs to be able to send authenticated POST requests to the administration web interface. Command injection is possible in the powerdnormalmode parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Netgate pfSense=2.4.4

Event History

Dec 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4019?

CVE-2018-4019 is an exploitable command injection vulnerability found in Netgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-4019?

CVE-2018-4019 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

3

How does CVE-2018-4019 work?

CVE-2018-4019 exploits a command injection vulnerability in the way Netgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE handles certain POST requests.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2018-4019?

Netgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE is affected by CVE-2018-4019.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-4019?

To fix CVE-2018-4019, it is recommended to update to a version of Netgate pfSense CE that has addressed the vulnerability.

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