PT-2023-22498 · Unknown · Pfsense Ce
CVE-2023-29973
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Published
2023-10-24
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Updated
2023-10-31
CVSS v3.1
4.9
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Pfsense CE version 2.6.0
Description
The issue is related to the absence of a rate limit, which can be exploited by an attacker to create multiple malicious users in the firewall. This can lead to potential security breaches.
Recommendations
For Pfsense CE version 2.6.0, consider restricting access to user creation functionality until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, implement manual monitoring and limits on user creation to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Exploit
Fix
Allocation of Resources Without Limits
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Pfsense Ce