CVE-2019-12949
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CVE-2019-12949 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In pfSense 2.4.4-p2 and 2.4.4-p3, if it is possible to trick an authenticated administrator into clicking on a button on a phishing page, an attacker can leverage XSS to upload arbitrary executable code, via diag_command.php and rrd_fetch_json.php (timePeriod parameter), to a server. Then, the remote attacker can run any command with root privileges on that server.. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In pfSense 2.4.4-p2 and 2.4.4-p3, if it is possible to trick an authenticated administrator into clicking on a button on a phishing page, an attacker can leverage XSS to upload arbitrary executable code, via diag_command.php and rrd_fetch_json.php (timePeriod parameter), to a server. Then, the remote attacker can run any command with root privileges on that server.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netgate | Pfsense | 2.4.4 | P2 |
References
- https://github.com/tarantula-team/CVE-2019-12949Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tarantula-team/CVE-2019-12949Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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