CVE-2023-29973
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.63%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 is vulnerable to No rate limit which can lead to an attacker creating multiple malicious users in firewall.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 is vulnerable to No rate limit which can lead to an attacker creating multiple malicious users in firewall.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pfsense | Pfsense | 2.6.0 |
References
- https://www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-29973-no-rate-limit/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-29973-no-rate-limit/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29973?
Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 is vulnerable to No rate limit which can lead to an attacker creating multiple malicious users in firewall.
How severe is CVE-2023-29973?
CVE-2023-29973 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29973?
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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