CVE-2010-4246

pfSense 1.2.3 and 2 beta 4 - Cross-Site Scripting via graph.php ifnum or ifname Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-4246. PoCs published by dave b.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfSense 1.2.3 by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code via the 'ifnum' and 'ifname' parameters in the graph.php page. The PoC uses URL-encoded payloads to bypass input sanitization and execute an alert dialog.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in graph.php in pfSense 1.2.3 and 2 beta 4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ifnum or (2) ifname parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1182.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by dave b · textremotephp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34985

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfSense 1.2.3 by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code via the 'ifnum' and 'ifname' parameters in the graph.php page. The PoC uses URL-encoded payloads to bypass input sanitization and execute an alert dialog.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: pfSense 1.2.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the pfSense web interface
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/22/18
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44738
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/24/7
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/42138
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Nov/43

Scores

EPSS 0.0154
EPSS Percentile 71.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (2)
bsdperimeter/pfsense 1.2.3
bsdperimeter/pfsense 2.0 beta4
Published Dec 07, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026