CVE-2024-54780: Command Injection
First published: Wed May 14 2025(Updated: )
Netgate pfSense CE (prior to 2.8.0 beta release) and corresponding Plus builds are vulnerable to command injection in the OpenVPN widget due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input to the OpenVPN management interface. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary OpenVPN management commands via the remipp parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgate pfSense Community Edition | <2.8.0 | |
| pfSense Plus | <2.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-54780?
CVE-2024-54780 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection by authenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54780?
To fix CVE-2024-54780, upgrade to pfSense CE version 2.8.0 or later, or the corresponding version of pfSense Plus.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54780?
CVE-2024-54780 affects Netgate pfSense CE versions prior to 2.8.0 and corresponding pfSense Plus versions.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-54780?
CVE-2024-54780 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system via the OpenVPN management interface.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-54780?
Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to exploit CVE-2024-54780 through the OpenVPN widget.
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