CVE-2022-29273
MediumpfSense CE through 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus before 22.05 allow XSS in the WebGUI via URL Table Alias URL parameters.
Published Feb 22, 2023 · Updated Mar 12, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-29273 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting Pfsense (Netgate).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Pfsense <=2.6.0, Pfsense 22.05, Pfsense 2.6.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
60%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
pfSense CE through 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus before 22.05 allow XSS in the WebGUI via URL Table Alias URL parameters.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PfsenseNetgate | See advisory | 2.6.0 |
Patched Releases
Pfsense
<=2.6.0, 22.05
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 22, 2023
Last updated
Mar 12, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
pfSense CE through 2.6.0 and pfSense Plus before 22.05 allow XSS in the WebGUI via URL Table Alias URL parameters.
Affected: Pfsense (Netgate). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Pfsense <=2.6.0, Pfsense 22.05, Pfsense 2.6.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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