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Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-4694 is an XSS issue in the Suricata package for pfSense. An attacker could inject script or HTML through unspecified variables in suricata_select_alias.php. The business concern is compromise of browser sessions or trusted administrative workflows, but the public bundle does not define prerequisites or impact depth.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for pfSense firewalls where administrative interfaces are reachable by many users or untrusted networks. The issue is old and lacks confirmed exploitation evidence here, but XSS on security infrastructure can still undermine administrative trust.
Technical view
Multiple XSS vulnerabilities affect suricata_select_alias.php in the pfSense Suricata package before 1.0.6 on pfSense through 2.1.4. The CVE text says remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified variables. No CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, or parameter details are provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited, based on the bundle, to pfSense deployments through 2.1.4 running the Suricata package before 1.0.6. The source does not clarify whether authentication is required or whether the vulnerable page must be internet-accessible.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. The bundle also does not include exploit maturity, proof-of-concept status, exact parameters, or weaponized details.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: affected CPEs, CVSS, CWE, variables, authentication requirements, and detailed fixes are not included. Analysis should stay anchored to pfSense Suricata package before 1.0.6 on pfSense through 2.1.4 unless the vendor advisory adds more detail.
Mitigation direction
- Identify pfSense systems running Suricata package versions before 1.0.6.
- Upgrade the Suricata package to 1.0.6 or later per pfSense guidance.
- Restrict pfSense administrative access to trusted networks and users.
- Review pfSense advisory pfSense-SA-14_13.packages.asc for vendor-specific instructions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory pfSense version and installed Suricata package version.
- Confirm vulnerable systems are not running Suricata package before 1.0.6.
- Check whether suricata_select_alias.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review administrative access logs for suspicious activity around the vulnerable page.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-14_13.packages.ascCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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