CVE-2024-54779
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 3.74%
Last modified
CVE-2024-54779 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgate pfSense CE (prior to 2.8.0 beta release) and corresponding Plus builds is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in widgets/log.widget.php.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Netgate pfSense CE (prior to 2.8.0 beta release) and corresponding Plus builds is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in widgets/log.widget.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgate | Pfsense Ce | < 2.8.0 |
| Netgate | Pfsense Plus | < 25.03 |
References
- https://blog.brillantit.com/exploiting-pfsense-xss-command-injection-cloud-hijack/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-25_01.webgui.ascMailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-54779?
Netgate pfSense CE (prior to 2.8.0 beta release) and corresponding Plus builds is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in widgets/log.widget.php.
How severe is CVE-2024-54779?
CVE-2024-54779 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54779?
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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