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CVE-2019-8953

MediumCVSS 6.1 / 10
Published Feb 20, 2019·Last modified Mar 14, 2026
Affected Components(5)
pfsense/freebsd-ports
2.4.4_1
pfsense/freebsd-ports
devel_before_hashes_changed
pfsense/freebsd-ports
2.4.4_2
1 / 2
Description

The HAProxy package before 0.59_16 for pfSense has XSS via the desc (aka Description) or table_actionsaclN parameter, related to haproxy_listeners.php and haproxy_listeners_edit.php.

Risk Scores
Base Score
6.1

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
5.8

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
52.24%

The exploit probability is high. The vulnerability is very likely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Proof of Concept

A proof of concept is available for this vulnerability (1 exploit found).

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