CVE-2022-24299 json
Improper input validation vulnerability in pfSense CE and pfSense Plus (pfSense CE software versions prior to 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus softwa…
published 4y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2022-29200
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Improper input validation 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 OpenVPN client or server settings to execute an arbitrary command.
Patch / fix
- netgate pfsense 2.6.0
- netgate pfsense_plus 22.01
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1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- pfSense pfSense CE and pfSense Plus
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
jvn.jp
/en/jp/JVN87751554/index.html
patch, third-party-advisory
-
docs.netgate.com
/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_03.webgui.asc
mitigation, patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-24299
- NVD CVE-2022-24299
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