CVE-2025-34173 (GCVE-0-2025-34173)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-09-09 19:59 – Updated: 2026-07-14 22:25
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Netgate pfSense CE Snort package v4.1.6_25 Directory Traversal Information Disclosure
Summary
In pfSense CE /usr/local/www/snort/snort_ip_reputation.php, the value of the iplist parameter is not sanitized of directory traversal-related characters/strings before being used to check if a file exists. While the contents of the file cannot be read, the server reveals whether a file exists, which allows an attacker to enumerate files on the target. The attacker must be authenticated with at least "WebCfg - Services: Snort package" permissions.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-09-10 20:18 UTC
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/commit/d… | patch |
| https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/16412 | issue-tracking |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pf-s… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgate | pfSense CE |
Affected:
4.1.6_25
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:netgate:pfsense_plus:4.1.6_25:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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