How severe is CVE-2024-46538?

CVE-2024-46538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-46538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46538?

CVE-2024-46538 affects Netgate Pfsense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46538?

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

Does CVE-2024-46538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41866.

When was CVE-2024-46538 published?

CVE-2024-46538 was published on 2024-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46538

CVE-2024-46538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgate Pfsense with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41866
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netgate Pfsense
Published: 2024-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfsense v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the $pconfig variable at interfaces_groups_edit.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46538?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfsense v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the $pconfig variable at interfaces_groups_edit.php.
How severe is CVE-2024-46538?: CVE-2024-46538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-46538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46538?: CVE-2024-46538 affects Netgate Pfsense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-46538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41866.
When was CVE-2024-46538 published?: CVE-2024-46538 was published on 2024-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgate:pfsense:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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