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.
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20 Oct 2026, 15:38
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| References | () https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-carp-vhid - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mitigation | |
| References | () https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/pfsense-ce-leftovers - Issue Tracking | |
| References | () 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 - Product | |
| References | () 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 - Product | |
| References | () 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:*:*:* |
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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')
