CVE-2020-19201
First published: Mon Jul 12 2021(Updated: )
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in status_filter_reload.php, a page in the pfSense software WebGUI, on Netgate pfSense version 2.4.4-p2 and earlier. The page did not encode output from the filter reload process, and a stored XSS was possible via the descr (description) parameter on NAT rules.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgate pfSense | <=2.4.4 | |
| Netgate pfSense | =2.4.4-p1 | |
| Netgate pfSense | =2.4.4-p2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19201?
CVE-2020-19201 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the pfSense software WebGUI.
How does CVE-2020-19201 impact my system?
CVE-2020-19201 allows an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, leading to potential data theft or unauthorized actions.
Which versions of Netgate pfSense are affected by CVE-2020-19201?
Netgate pfSense versions 2.4.4-p2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-19201.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-19201?
CVE-2020-19201 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-19201?
To mitigate CVE-2020-19201, upgrade your Netgate pfSense software to version 2.4.4-p3 or later.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/netgate
- canonical/netgate pfsense
- version/netgate pfsense/2.4.4
- version/netgate pfsense/2.4.4-p1
- version/netgate pfsense/2.4.4-p2