How severe is CVE-2014-4696?

CVE-2014-4696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4696?

CVE-2014-4696 primarily affects Netgate Pfsense. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4696?

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

When was CVE-2014-4696 published?

CVE-2014-4696 was published on 2014-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4696

CVE-2014-4696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgate Pfsense with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgate Pfsense
Published: 2014-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in the Suricata package before 1.0.6 for pfSense through 2.1.4 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via (1) the referer parameter to suricata_rules_flowbits.php or (2) the returl parameter to suricata_select_alias.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4696?: Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in the Suricata package before 1.0.6 for pfSense through 2.1.4 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via (1) the referer parameter to suricata_rules_flowbits.php or (2) the returl parameter to suricata_select_alias.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-4696?: CVE-2014-4696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4696?: CVE-2014-4696 primarily affects Netgate Pfsense. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4696 published?: CVE-2014-4696 was published on 2014-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-14_13.packages.asc

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netgate:pfsense:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netgate:pfsense:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pfsense:suricata_package:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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