CVE-2025-69690 Deserialization in n/a
Administrators can execute arbitrary code via serialized PHP objects in backup files, though the vendor disputes this as intended admin functionality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-69690?
CVE-2025-69690 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-69690?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pfsense Pfsense.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-69690 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2025-69690 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-69690 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vw7-w2ww-jcfq.