CVE-2025-69690

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-08 07:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-15 19:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-08 07:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-15 19:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Pfsense 2.7.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High