CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40624: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Dec 20 2022(Updated: )

pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pfSense pfBlockerNG<2.1.4_27

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-40624?

    CVE-2022-40624 is a vulnerability in pfSense pfBlockerNG that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-40624?

    CVE-2022-40624 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • How does CVE-2022-40624 affect pfSense pfBlockerNG?

    CVE-2022-40624 affects pfSense pfBlockerNG version up to 2.1.4_27.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-40624?

    CVE-2022-40624 is associated with CWE-78, which is Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').

  • How can I fix the CVE-2022-40624 vulnerability in pfSense pfBlockerNG?

    To fix the CVE-2022-40624 vulnerability in pfSense pfBlockerNG, update to a version above 2.1.4_27 as recommended by the vendor.

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