CVE-2025-69691

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0003

Probability of exploitation

0.10%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

CWE-915 CWE-915

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pfsense	pfsense	All

References

Exploits

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16 https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16

Other References

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-69691? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-69691? +

CVE-2025-69691 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0003, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-69691? +

CVE-2025-69691 affects products from pfsense, specifically: pfsense. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-69691? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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