CVE-2023-29974 Weak cryptography in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Nov 2023 Updated 4 Sep 2024

Attackers can compromise user accounts in pfSense CE due to weak password requirements, posing a risk to network administrators.

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

What is CVE-2023-29974?

CVE-2023-29974 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue discovered in Pfsense CE version 2.6.0 allows attackers to compromise user accounts via weak password requirements.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29974?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pfsense Pfsense.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29974 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29974 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-782h-r93g-8gcc.