CVE-2014-4690

Name: CVE-2014-4690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-02T10:35:25.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pfSense before 2.1.4 allow (1) remote attackers to read arbitrary .info files via a crafted path in the pkg parameter to pkg_mgr_install.php and allow (2) remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the downloadbackup parameter to system_firmware_restorefullbackup.php.. EPSS estimates a 3.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in pfSense before 2.1.4 allow (1) remote attackers to read arbitrary .info files via a crafted path in the pkg parameter to pkg_mgr_install.php and allow (2) remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the downloadbackup parameter to system_firmware_restorefullbackup.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.50%

87.7th 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-2014-4690?

How severe is CVE-2014-4690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4690?

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