VDB-281505 · CVE-2024-46538 · GCVE-0-2024-46538

pfSense 2.5.2 interfaces_groups_edit.php pconfig cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in pfSense 2.5.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file interfaces_groups_edit.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument pconfig results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-46538. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in pfSense 2.5.2. This affects an unknown function of the file interfaces_groups_edit.php. The manipulation of the argument pconfig with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfsense v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the $pconfig variable at interfaces_groups_edit.php.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-46538 since 09/11/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:interfaces_groups_edit.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Firewall Software

Name

pfSense

Version

2.5.2

License

open-source

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CNA Base Score: 9.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/11/2024 🔍
10/22/2024 +41 days 🔍
10/22/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/03/2025 +132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-46538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-46538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281505
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/22/2024 19:14
Updated: 03/03/2025 09:56
Changes: 10/22/2024 19:14 (54), 10/23/2024 09:15 (11), 10/24/2024 17:08 (10), 03/03/2025 09:56 (3)
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