Is CVE-2014-4688 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-4688, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-4688 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-4688 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4688?

CVE-2014-4688 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-4688

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 2, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

pfSense before 2.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via (1) the hostname value to diag_dns.php in a Create Alias action, (2) the smartmonemail value to diag_smart.php, or (3) the database value to status_rrd_graph_img.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-4688 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-4688. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.