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.
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Feb/16
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-adhepeau/
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2026-05-08
Updated: 2026-05-08
Base Score: 9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Severity: High
Base Score: 9.9
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: Critical
EPSS: 0.00006