CVE-2026-111226: pfSense CE 2.4.5 through 2.9.0

Affected technology

pfSense CE · 2.4.5 through 2.9.0
Netgate

Description’s affected range: through 2.9.0

Component: Not specified by the source

Attack conditions (Vendor/CNA, CVSS 4.0): Network (remote) · High privileges required · No user interaction required

What an attacker can do

Authenticated WebGUI users with Advanced Admin Access privilege can execute commands as root via Login Protection settings. Vendor/CNA’s CVSS 4.0 assessment (base score 8.6/10) rates confidentiality, integrity and availability impact as high.