CVE-2025-69690

Name: CVE-2025-69690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-08T07:16:28.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-69690 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgate pfSense CE 2.7.2 allows code execution by using the module installer with a backup file with a serialized PHP object containing the post_reboot_commands property. NOTE: the Supplier disputes this because this installer is only available to admins and they are intentionally allowed to execute PHP code.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgate pfSense CE 2.7.2 allows code execution by using the module installer with a backup file with a serialized PHP object containing the post_reboot_commands property. NOTE: the Supplier disputes this because this installer is only available to admins and they are intentionally allowed to execute PHP code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pfsense	Pfsense	2.7.2

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/Not Applicable
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-69690?

How severe is CVE-2025-69690?

CVE-2025-69690 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69690?

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Source: NVD / NIST