CVE-2023-29974
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.75%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29974 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue discovered in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 allows attackers to compromise user accounts via weak password requirements.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue discovered in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 allows attackers to compromise user accounts via weak password requirements.
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 | Pfsense | 2.6.0 |
References
- https://www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-29974-weak-password-policy/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-29974-weak-password-policy/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29974?
An issue discovered in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 allows attackers to compromise user accounts via weak password requirements.
How severe is CVE-2023-29974?
CVE-2023-29974 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29974?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-29950swfrender v0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap buffer ove…5.5
- CVE-2023-2996The Jetpack WordPress plugin before 12.1.1 does not validate…8.8
- CVE-2023-29961D-Link DIR-605L firmware version 1.17B01 BETA is vulnerable …9.8
- CVE-2023-29962S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read …6.5
- CVE-2023-29963S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote…7.2
- CVE-2023-29973Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 is vulnerable to No rate limit whic…4.9
- CVE-2023-29975An issue discovered in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 allows attac…7.2
- CVE-2023-2998Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository tho…6.1
- CVE-2023-29983Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Maximilian Vogt …5.4
- CVE-2023-29984Null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in multiple ve…7.5
- CVE-2023-29985Sourcecodester Student Study Center Desk Management System v…9.8
- CVE-2023-29986spring-boot-actuator-logview 0.2.13 allows Directory Travers…5.3
Are you affected by CVE-2023-29974?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST