CVE-2026-111214 Netgate pfSense CE 2.7.0 through 2.9.0 OS Command Injection via interfaces_qinq_edit.php
Authenticated attackers with QinQ edit privileges can execute arbitrary commands as root via OS command injection in pfSense CE.
- 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-2026-111214?
CVE-2026-111214 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Netgate pfSense CE, published on 15 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Netgate pfSense CE 2.7.0 through 2.9.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with QinQ edit privilege to run commands by storing an unvalidated parent interface name. Attackers can save a crafted 'if' value, then edit the QinQ entry so it is interpolated into ifconfig shell commands, executing commands as root.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-111214?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pfsense Pfsense.
How do I fix CVE-2026-111214?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-111214 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-111214 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-111214 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgate pfSense CE
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w5g-f2w6-c5hp.