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CVE-2025-69690 - Vulnerability Analysis

CriticalCVSS: 9.1

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Netgate pfSense CE - Remote Code Execution

Published: May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026PoC AvailableRemote Exploitable

Overview

Netgate pfSense CE 2.7.2 contains a remote code execution caused by using the module installer with a backup file containing a serialized PHP object with post_reboot_commands, letting admin attackers execute arbitrary PHP code.

Severity & Score

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 9.1

Impact

Admin attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version of pfSense CE.

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2025-69690
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.1
Type: remote_code_execution
Status: unconfirmed

CWE

CWE-502

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H