CVE-2023-48123: High severity pfsense vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2023
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Updated

An issue in Netgate pfSense Plus v.23.05.1 and before and pfSense CE v.2.7.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to the packetcapture.php file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Netgate pfSense<=2.7.0
Netgate pfSense Plus<=23.05.1

Event History

Dec 6, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48123?

The severity of CVE-2023-48123 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-48123?

To fix CVE-2023-48123, users should update Netgate pfSense Plus to version 23.05.1 or later, or update pfSense CE to version 2.7.0 or later.

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