CVE-2018-4021

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the way Netgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE processes the parameters of a specific POST request. The attacker can exploit this and gain the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. An attacker needs to be able to send authenticated POST requests to the administration web interface. Command injection is possible in the `powerd_battery_mode` POST parameter.
References
Link Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0690 Exploit Third Party Advisory
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:netgate:pfsense:2.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2018-12-03 14:29

Updated : 2022-06-07 10:22


NVD link : CVE-2018-4021

Mitre link : CVE-2018-4021


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CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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Products Affected

netgate

  • pfsense