How severe is CVE-2014-4688?

CVE-2014-4688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4688?

CVE-2014-4688 affects Netgate Pfsense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-4688 published?

CVE-2014-4688 was published on 2014-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4688

CVE-2014-4688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgate Pfsense with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgate Pfsense
Published: 2014-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4688?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-4688?: CVE-2014-4688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4688?: CVE-2014-4688 affects Netgate Pfsense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4688 published?: CVE-2014-4688 was published on 2014-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgate:pfsense:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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