CVE-2018-4020

HIGH

Netgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE - Authenticated OS Command Injection via powerd_ac_mode POST Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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_ac_mode` POST parameter parameter.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0690

Scores

CVSS v3 7.2
EPSS 0.4872
EPSS Percentile 98.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-78
Status published
Products (1)
netgate/pfsense 2.4.4
Published Dec 03, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026