CVE-2014-4689

Name: CVE-2014-4689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-02T10:35:25.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pkg_edit.php in pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via a full pathname in the xml parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pkg_edit.php in pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via a full pathname in the xml parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgate	Pfsense	<= 2.1.3

References

https://pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-14_11.webgui.ascVendor Advisory
https://pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-14_11.webgui.ascVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4689?

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pkg_edit.php in pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via a full pathname in the xml parameter.

How severe is CVE-2014-4689?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4689?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST