CVE-2025-34176: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Netgate pfSense CE
In pfSense CE /suricata/suricata_ip_reputation.php, the value of the iplist parameter is not sanitized of directory traversal-related strings/characters. This value is directly used in a file existence check operation. While the contents of the file cannot be read, the server reveals whether the file exists, which enables an attacker to enumerate files on the target. The attacker must be authenticated with at least "WebCfg - Services: suricata package" permissions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
In pfSense CE 7.0.8_2, the /suricata/suricata_ip_reputation.php endpoint improperly handles the iplist parameter by failing to sanitize directory traversal sequences. This parameter is used directly in a file existence check operation. Although the contents of the targeted files cannot be accessed, the server response reveals whether the file exists, allowing an attacker with appropriate authentication and permissions to enumerate files on the system. This is classified as CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Potential Impact
An attacker authenticated with at least 'WebCfg - Services: suricata package' permissions can enumerate files on the server by exploiting the path traversal vulnerability. This information disclosure could aid further attacks or reconnaissance but does not allow direct file content access or modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Since exploitation requires authenticated access with specific permissions, restricting user privileges and ensuring strong authentication controls can reduce risk. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2025-34176: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Netgate pfSense CE
Description
In pfSense CE /suricata/suricata_ip_reputation.php, the value of the iplist parameter is not sanitized of directory traversal-related strings/characters. This value is directly used in a file existence check operation. While the contents of the file cannot be read, the server reveals whether the file exists, which enables an attacker to enumerate files on the target. The attacker must be authenticated with at least "WebCfg - Services: suricata package" permissions.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
In pfSense CE 7.0.8_2, the /suricata/suricata_ip_reputation.php endpoint improperly handles the iplist parameter by failing to sanitize directory traversal sequences. This parameter is used directly in a file existence check operation. Although the contents of the targeted files cannot be accessed, the server response reveals whether the file exists, allowing an attacker with appropriate authentication and permissions to enumerate files on the system. This is classified as CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Potential Impact
An attacker authenticated with at least 'WebCfg - Services: suricata package' permissions can enumerate files on the server by exploiting the path traversal vulnerability. This information disclosure could aid further attacks or reconnaissance but does not allow direct file content access or modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates. Since exploitation requires authenticated access with specific permissions, restricting user privileges and ensuring strong authentication controls can reduce risk. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-15T19:15:22.567Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c08cadbf8644e23a9d2217
Added to database: 09/09/2025, 20:23:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 09:52:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 320
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