CVE-2019-11816 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 20 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can escalate privileges to administrator via crafted requests in OPNsense and pfSense WebUIs.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-11816?

CVE-2019-11816 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 May 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in the WebUI in OPNsense before version 19.1.8, and pfsense before 2.4.4-p3 allows remote authenticated users to escalate privileges to administrator via a specially crafted request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11816?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netgate Pfsense, Opnsense Opnsense.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11816?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11816 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-11816 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11816 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m83v-2qcx-3x2w.