CVE-2023-29973: Medium severity pfsense vulnerability

Published Oct 24, 2023

Updated

Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 is vulnerable to No rate limit which can lead to an attacker creating multiple malicious users in firewall.

Affected Software

1 affected component

pfSense pfSense=2.6.0

Event History

Oct 24, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29973?

CVE-2023-29973 refers to a vulnerability in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 that allows an attacker to create multiple malicious users in the firewall due to the absence of rate limiting.

How severe is CVE-2023-29973?

CVE-2023-29973 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.

How does CVE-2023-29973 impact Pfsense CE version 2.6.0?

CVE-2023-29973 allows an attacker to exploit the lack of rate limiting in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0, enabling them to create multiple malicious users in the firewall.

What is the affected software version of CVE-2023-29973?

CVE-2023-29973 affects Pfsense CE version 2.6.0.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-29973?

At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2023-29973. It is recommended to keep the software up to date and apply any patches or mitigation measures provided by the vendor.