CVE-2025-69690
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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