CVE-2018-4021
HIGHNetgate pfSense CE 2.4.4-RELEASE - Authenticated OS Command Injection via powerd_battery_mode POST Parameter
Title source: llmDescription
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 (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
0.7221
EPSS Percentile
99.4%
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