CVE-2024-46538 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfsense v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the $pconfig variable at interfaces_groups_edit.php.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgate	Pfsense	2.5.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/physicszq/web_issue/blob/main/pfsense/interfaces_groups_edit_Exploit
https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/15778Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-46538?

CVE-2024-46538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfsense v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the $pconfig variable at interfaces_groups_ed...

How severe is CVE-2024-46538?

CVE-2024-46538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-46538?

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