CVE-2025-69691

Name: CVE-2025-69691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-08T07:16:28.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-69691 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pfsense	Pfsense	2.8.0

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-2025-69691?

How severe is CVE-2025-69691?

CVE-2025-69691 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69691?

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Source: NVD / NIST