pfSense CE Stored XSS in suricata_app_parsers.php via policy_name
CVE-2025-34178 Published on September 9, 2025
Netgate pfSense CE Suricata package v7.0.8_2 Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2025-34178 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Netgate pfSense CE Version 7.0.8_2 is affected by CVE-2025-34178Exploit Probability
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