CVE-2022-24299

Name: CVE-2022-24299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-31T08:15:08.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24299 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation vulnerability in pfSense CE and pfSense Plus (pfSense CE software versions prior to 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus software versions prior to 22.01) allows a remote attacker with the privilege to change OpenVPN client or server settings to execute an arbitrary command.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation vulnerability in pfSense CE and pfSense Plus (pfSense CE software versions prior to 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus software versions prior to 22.01) allows a remote attacker with the privilege to change OpenVPN client or server settings to execute an arbitrary command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgate	Pfsense	< 2.6.0
Netgate	Pfsense Plus	< 22.01

References

https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_03.webgui.ascMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN87751554/index.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_03.webgui.ascMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN87751554/index.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24299?

How severe is CVE-2022-24299?

CVE-2022-24299 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24299?

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