CVE-2026-97730
Path traversal
- Published25 Sept 2026
Description
In Netgate pfSense Plus before 26.07 and pfSense CE before 2.9.0, a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Dashboard (index.php) widget sequence data handling allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code. To exploit this, an attacker with privileges to modify Dashboard settings and write arbitrary files to the pfSense firewall system (e.g., /tmp/test.widget.php) can submit a crafted widget sequence value containing a path traversal payload (e.g., ../../../../../../../../../../../tmp/test). The Dashboard will subsequently read and execute the arbitrary PHP file as if it were a standard widget.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
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-2026-97730 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-97730 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.03%.
How severe is CVE-2026-97730?
CVE-2026-97730 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-97730?
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.