PT-2025-21163 · Netgate · Pfsense Ce

Published

2024-11-15

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Updated

2025-06-23

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CVE-2024-57273

CVSS v2.0

5.5

Medium

VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Netgate pfSense CE versions prior to 2.8.0 beta release Netgate pfSense CE corresponding Plus builds versions prior to 2.8.0 beta release
Description: The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, delete backups, or leak sensitive information via an unsanitized reason field and a derivable device key generated from the public SSH key. This is due to Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Automatic Configuration Backup (ACB) service.
Recommendations: For versions prior to 2.8.0 beta release, update to version 2.8.0 beta or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Automatic Configuration Backup (ACB) service until a patch is available. Avoid using the unsanitized reason field in the ACB service until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-00174
CVE-2024-57273

Affected Products

Pfsense Ce