CVE-2025-34178
Netgate pfSense CE Suricata package v7.0.8_2 Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Description
In pfSense CE /suricata/suricata_app_parsers.php, the value of the policy_name parameter is not sanitized of HTML-related strings/characters before being directly displayed. This can result in stored cross-site scripting. The attacker must be authenticated with at least "WebCfg - Services: suricata package" permissions.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 10, 2025, 6:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize policy_name parameter input.
- Implement input validation for user-provided data.
- Restrict access to sensitive configuration pages.
- Update Suricata to the latest secure version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-34178.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/commit/97852ccfd201b24ee542be30af81272485fde0b4 | Patch |
| https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/16414 | Issue Tracking |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pf-sense-ce-suricata-package-stored-xss | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-34178 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pfsense:pfsense:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.8.0 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/commit/97852ccfd201b24ee542be30af81272485fde0b4 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/16414 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pf-sense-ce-suricata-package-stored-xss Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pf-sense-ce-suricata-package-stored-xss -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In pfSense CE /suricata/suricata_app_parsers.php, the value of the policy_name parameter is not sanitized of HTML-related strings/characters before being directly displayed. This can result in stored cross-site scripting. The attacker must be authenticated with at least "WebCfg - Services: suricata package" permissions. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/commit/97852ccfd201b24ee542be30af81272485fde0b4 Added Reference https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/16414