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CVE-2025-69691

Pfsense broken access control

9.9 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.68%
  1. Published8 May 2026

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Pfsense2.8.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-69691 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-69691 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.68%.

How severe is CVE-2025-69691?

CVE-2025-69691 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-69691?

Affected products include Pfsense.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69691?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.