CVE-2019-16914
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.00%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16914 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in pfSense through 2.4.4-p3. In services_captiveportal_mac.php, the username and delmac parameters are displayed without sanitization.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XSS issue was discovered in pfSense through 2.4.4-p3. In services_captiveportal_mac.php, the username and delmac parameters are displayed without sanitization.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgate | Pfsense | < 2.4.4 |
| Netgate | Pfsense | 2.4.4 |
References
- https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/commit/d31362b69d5d52dc196dc72f66e830cd1e6e9a4fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/9609Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-98023Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/commit/d31362b69d5d52dc196dc72f66e830cd1e6e9a4fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/9609Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-98023Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16914?
An XSS issue was discovered in pfSense through 2.4.4-p3. In services_captiveportal_mac.php, the username and delmac parameters are displayed without sanitization.
How severe is CVE-2019-16914?
CVE-2019-16914 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16914?
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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