8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-24299: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 31 2022(Updated: )

Improper input validation vulnerability in pfSense CE and pfSense Plus (pfSense CE software versions prior to 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus software versions prior to 22.01) allows a remote attacker with the privilege to change OpenVPN client or server settings to execute an arbitrary command.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgate pfSense<2.6.0
Netgate pfSense Plus<22.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-24299.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-24299?

    The severity of CVE-2022-24299 is high.

  • What is affected by CVE-2022-24299?

    pfSense CE software versions prior to 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus software versions prior to 22.01 are affected by CVE-2022-24299.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2022-24299?

    An attacker with the privilege to change OpenVPN client or server settings can execute an arbitrary command.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-24299?

    To fix CVE-2022-24299, update to pfSense CE software version 2.6.0 or later, or pfSense Plus software version 22.01 or later.

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