ID:7428 - Exploit for Code Injection in pfsense - CVE-2021-41282

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7428 - Exploit for Code Injection in pfsense - CVE-2021-41282

ID:7428 - Exploit for Code Injection in pfsense - CVE-2021-41282

Published: March 5, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU60833
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41282
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
pfsense

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the sed utility. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.