CVE-2014-4688

6.5 MEDIUM 7% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution Network gear

What it is

pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via (1) the hostname value to diag_dns.php in a Create Alias action, (2) the smartmonemail value to diag_smart.php, or (3) the database value to status_rrd_graph_img.php.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a login. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 7.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2014-07-02 10:35 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 7.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2014-07-02 10:35 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 7.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Netgate Pfsense ≤ 2.1.3

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record