Netgate pfSense CE Suricata Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Netgate pfSense. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Suricata package. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28085.
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Configurations
No configuration.
History
06 Nov 2025, 20:15
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Information
Published : 2025-11-06 20:15
Updated : 2025-11-12 16:20
NVD link : CVE-2025-12490
Mitre link : CVE-2025-12490
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-12490
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
