CVE-2022-26019: Path Traversal

Published Mar 31, 2022
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Updated

Improper access control 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 NTP GPS settings to rewrite existing files on the file system, which may result in arbitrary command execution.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Netgate pfSense<2.6.0
Netgate pfSense Plus<22.01

Event History

Mar 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:21 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26019?

CVE-2022-26019 is an improper access control vulnerability in pfSense CE and pfSense Plus, which allows a remote attacker to rewrite existing files on the file system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26019?

The severity of CVE-2022-26019 is high (8.8).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-26019?

CVE-2022-26019 affects pfSense CE software versions prior to 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus software versions prior to 22.01.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-26019?

A remote attacker with the privilege to change NTP GPS settings can exploit CVE-2022-26019 by rewriting existing files on the file system.

5

Are there any official references for CVE-2022-26019?

Yes, you can find official references for CVE-2022-26019 at the following links: [Netgate pfSense Security Advisory](https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_01.webgui.asc), [JVN](https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN87751554/index.html).

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