Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects the Suricata package in pfSense CE 7.0.8_2. An attacker could trick an authenticated pfSense user into opening a crafted request that makes script run in the firewall management interface. The issue is moderate because it requires user interaction and an authenticated victim, but it can affect a sensitive administrative console.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate administrative-console risk. Prioritize systems where pfSense management access is reachable by many users or from less trusted networks. Patch through vendor-supported channels and reduce admin UI exposure.
Technical view
The filehash parameter in /usr/local/www/suricata/suricata_filecheck.php is reflected without HTML sanitization, creating a CWE-79 reflected XSS condition. Sources identify pfSense CE with Suricata package v7.0.8_2 as affected. CVSS v4.0 is 5.1, with network reachability, low complexity, and active user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to pfSense CE deployments with the Suricata package version 7.0.8_2 installed, where an authenticated user can access the vulnerable Suricata file check page. Default status is listed as unaffected outside the named affected version.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation depends on an authenticated victim interacting with attacker-controlled content or a crafted request while logged into pfSense.
Researcher notes
Evidence is consistent across the CVE description, vendor issue, patch reference, and VulnCheck advisory. The available bundle identifies the vulnerable parameter and file path, but does not provide a confirmed fixed package version or active exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Netgate/pfSense fix or package update containing the referenced patch.
- Restrict pfSense administrative access to trusted management networks or VPNs.
- Review vendor guidance before assuming a fixed package version.
- Warn administrators not to open untrusted links while authenticated to pfSense.
- Monitor logs for unusual access to suricata_filecheck.php.
Validation and detection
- Inventory pfSense CE systems and installed Suricata package versions.
- Confirm whether Suricata package v7.0.8_2 is present.
- Review vendor issue 16414 and the linked patch status.
- Check whether administrative interfaces are exposed beyond trusted networks.
- Inspect logs for unusual filehash requests without reproducing exploit payloads.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/commit/97852ccfd201b24ee542be30af81272485fde0b4CVE reference, VulnCheck · patch
- https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/16414CVE reference, VulnCheck · issue-tracking
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pf-sense-ce-suricata-reflected-xssCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.