Is CVE-2024-46538 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-46538 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-10-30.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-46538?

CVE-2024-46538 has a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2024-46538?

Patch guidance is available from netgate security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-46538.

CVE-2024-46538 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfsense v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the $pconfig variable at interfaces_groups_edit.php.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NETGATE
Published: 10/22/2024
Last Modified: 10/30/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-46538

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