CVE-2026-111221: pfsense (CVSS 6.6)

Description

Netgate pfSense CE through 2.9.0 contains a configuration injection vulnerability that allows authenticated WebGUI users to inject mpd5 commands by submitting an unescaped RADIUS shared secret. Attackers with L2TP or PPPoE Server edit privileges can POST a secret containing a quote and newline to vpn_l2tp.php or services_pppoe_edit.php, appending an up-script that executes as root when a session starts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0094

Probability of exploitation

0.61%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-93 CWE-93

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pfsense	pfsense	< 2.9.0

References

Other References

https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-ce-leftovers https://github.com/abraxas/pfsense-l2tp-radius-mpd https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/etc/inc/vpn.inc#L202-L215 https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/etc/inc/vpn.inc#L428-L441 https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/usr/local/www/vpn_l2tp.php#L137-L143 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pfsense-ce-through-2.9.0-command-injection-via-radius-secret-mpd-conf-injection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-111221? +

Netgate pfSense CE through 2.9.0 contains a configuration injection vulnerability that allows authenticated WebGUI users to inject mpd5 commands by submitting an unescaped RADIUS shared secret. Attackers with L2TP or PPPoE Server edit privileges can POST a secret containing a quote and newline to vpn_l2tp.php or services_pppoe_edit.php, appending an up-script that executes as root when a session starts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-111221? +

CVE-2026-111221 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0094, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-111221? +

CVE-2026-111221 affects products from pfsense, specifically: pfsense. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-111221? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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