ID:12803 - Exploit for Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in OPNsense

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12803 - Exploit for Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in OPNsense

ID:12803 - Exploit for Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in OPNsense

Published: July 3, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU136839
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-117
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Vulnerable software:
OPNsense

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient neutralization of special characters when writing to logs within login username field. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass brute-force protection and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.