CVE-2022-40624
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 17.11%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40624 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814.. EPSS estimates a 17.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pfsense | Pfblockerng | < 2.1.4_27 |
References
- https://github.com/dhammon/pfBlockerNg-CVE-2022-40624Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dhammon/pfBlockerNg-RCEBroken Link
- https://github.com/dhammon/pfBlockerNg-CVE-2022-40624Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dhammon/pfBlockerNg-RCEBroken Link
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40624?
pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814.
How severe is CVE-2022-40624?
CVE-2022-40624 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40624?
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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