CVE-2022-23993
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.53%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. /usr/local/www/pkg.php in pfSense CE before 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus before 22.01 uses $_REQUEST['pkg_filter'] in a PHP echo call, causing XSS.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
/usr/local/www/pkg.php in pfSense CE before 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus before 22.01 uses $_REQUEST['pkg_filter'] in a PHP echo call, causing XSS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pfsense | Pfsense | < 2.6.0 |
| Pfsense | Pfsense Plus | < 22.01 |
References
- https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_04.webgui.ascThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/commit/5d82cce0d615a76b738798577a28a15803e59aebPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_04.webgui.ascThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/commit/5d82cce0d615a76b738798577a28a15803e59aebPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23993?
/usr/local/www/pkg.php in pfSense CE before 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus before 22.01 uses $_REQUEST['pkg_filter'] in a PHP echo call, causing XSS.
How severe is CVE-2022-23993?
CVE-2022-23993 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23993?
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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