CVE-2019-12949 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

In pfSense 2.4.4-p2 and 2.4.4-p3, if it is possible to trick an authenticated administrator into clicking on a button on a phishing page, an attacker can leverage XSS to upload arbitrary executable code, via diag_command.php and rrd_fetch_json.php (timePeriod parameter), to a server. Then, the remote attacker can run any command with root privileges on that server.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgate	Pfsense	2.4.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/tarantula-team/CVE-2019-12949ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/tarantula-team/CVE-2019-12949ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-12949?

CVE-2019-12949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In pfSense 2.4.4-p2 and 2.4.4-p3, if it is possible to trick an authenticated administrator into clicking on a button on a phishing page, an attacker can leverage XSS to upload arbitrary executable co...

How severe is CVE-2019-12949?

CVE-2019-12949 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12949?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgate Pfsense.