CVE-2025-69691
Netgate pfSense CE PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Netgate pfSense CE 2.8.0 allows code execution in the XMLRPC API via pfsense.exec_php. NOTE: the Supplier disputes this because the API call is only available to admins and they are intentionally allowed to execute PHP code.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 8:39 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Ensure only trusted administrators access the XMLRPC API.
- Validate all inputs passed to pfsense.exec_php.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Consider disabling the XMLRPC service if not needed.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-69691.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/ | Not Applicable |
| https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-69691 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-69691
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pfsense:pfsense:2.8.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:* Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 Types: Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 Types: Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/ Types: Not Applicable -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-915 Added Reference https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag disputed Added Description Netgate pfSense CE 2.8.0 allows code execution in the XMLRPC API via pfsense.exec_php. NOTE: the Supplier disputes this because the API call is only available to admins and they are intentionally allowed to execute PHP code. Added Reference https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 Added Reference https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/