Is CVE-2024-57273 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-57273 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-06-23.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-57273?

CVE-2024-57273 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2024-57273?

Patch guidance is available from netgate security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-57273.

CVE-2024-57273 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2024-57273?

2 products: netgate pfsense ce, netgate pfsense plus.

Description

Netgate pfSense CE (prior to 2.8.0 beta release) and corresponding Plus builds is vulnerable to Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Automatic Configuration Backup (ACB) service, allowing 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.

CVSS Metrics

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

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NETGATE
Published: 5/14/2025
Last Modified: 6/23/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-57273

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