Vulnerability Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pkg_edit.php in pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via a full pathname in the xml parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgate | Pfsense | <= 2.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-14_11.webgui.ascVendor Advisory
- https://pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-14_11.webgui.ascVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4689?
CVE-2014-4689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in pkg_edit.php in pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via a full pathname in the xml parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-4689?
CVE-2014-4689 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgate Pfsense.