CVE-2026-111217

Netgate pfSense CE through 2.9.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Virtual IP edit privileges to execute commands as root by storing an unvalidated CARP VHID. Attackers can supply a VHID containing shell metacharacters that executes via interface_ipalias_configure() ifconfig calls or get_carp_interface_status() when CARP status is rendered.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:pfsense:pfsense:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*

History

20 Oct 2026, 15:38

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Pfsense
Pfsense pfsense
References () https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-carp-vhid - () https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-carp-vhid - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mitigation
References () https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-ce-leftovers - () https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-ce-leftovers - Issue Tracking
References () https://github.com/abraxas/pfsense-carp-vhid - () https://github.com/abraxas/pfsense-carp-vhid - Third Party Advisory
References () https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/etc/inc/interfaces.inc#L3236-L3238 - () https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/etc/inc/interfaces.inc#L3236-L3238 - Product
References () https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/etc/inc/pfsense-utils.inc#L794 - () https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/etc/inc/pfsense-utils.inc#L794 - Product
References () https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/usr/local/pfSense/include/www/firewall_virtual_ip.inc#L200 - () https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense/blob/9363ac5b8651a1c7a333180425ce7719070f95f9/src/usr/local/pfSense/include/www/firewall_virtual_ip.inc#L200 - Product
References () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pfsense-ce-through-2.9.0-os-command-injection-via-carp-vhid - () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-pfsense-ce-through-2.9.0-os-command-injection-via-carp-vhid - Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:pfsense:pfsense:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*

15 Oct 2026, 19:17

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-15 19:17

Updated : 2026-10-21 01:17


NVD link : CVE-2026-111217

Mitre link : CVE-2026-111217

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-111217


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Products Affected

pfsense

  • pfsense
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')