module

pfSense Diag Routes Web Shell Upload

Disclosed
Feb 23, 2022

Description

This module exploits an arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the pfSense
HTTP interface (CVE-2021-41282). The vulnerability affects versions
and can be exploited by an authenticated user if they have the
"WebCfg - Diagnostics: Routing tables" privilege.

This module uses the vulnerability to create a web shell and execute payloads
with root privileges.
Title
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