CVE-2022-31814
High PUBLISHEDpfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via shell metacharacters in the HTTP Host...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via shell metacharacters in the HTTP Host header. NOTE: 3.x is unaffected.
- CVE Published
- Sep 05, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 08, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| netgate |
pfblockerng
|
2.1.4_26 |
Affected |
| n/a |
n/a
|
n/a |
Affected |
CVE References
- docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/packages/pfblocker.html docs.netgate.com · CVE Record https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/packages/pfblocker.html
- ihteam.net/advisory/pfblockerng-unauth-rce-vulnerability ihteam.net · CVE Record https://www.ihteam.net/advisory/pfblockerng-unauth-rce-vulnerability/
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/168743/pfSense-pfBlockerNG-2.1.4_26-Sh... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168743/pfSense-pfBlockerNG-2.1.4...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/171123/pfBlockerNG-2.1.4_26-Remote-Cod... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171123/pfBlockerNG-2.1.4_26-Remo...
- GitHub — pfsense/FreeBSD-ports github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/pull/1169
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- GitHub — pfsense/FreeBSD-ports github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-ports/pull/1169/commits/071bdcf2d9...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-12-03 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-31814.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/http/pfsense_pfblockerng_webshell.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-07-23 09:44:46 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/http/pfsense_pfblockerng_webshell.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-31814.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-07-23 09:44:46 UTC · 23 stars
Updated Exploit - pfBlockerNG <= 2.1.4_26 Unauth RCE (CVE-2022-31814)
github · Created 2023-03-26 00:18:04 UTC · 3 stars
pfBlockerNG <= 2.1.4_26 Unauth RCE (CVE-2022-31814)
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 8 months ago00:00 UTC · 8 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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09:44 UTC almost 2 years ago09:44 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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