CVE-2025-69691
9.9 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2025-69691 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting pfsense pfsense. It was published on May 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pfsense. Update pfsense to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-69691?
CVE-2025-69691 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting pfsense pfsense. It was published on May 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2025-69691?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-69691?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pfsense. Update pfsense to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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