CVE-2026-78902: n/a
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Netgate pfSense 26.03.1-RELEASE allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the pfBlockerNG package
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78902 describes a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Netgate pfSense 26.03.1-RELEASE that can be exploited through the pfBlockerNG package to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is publicly known but lacks detailed technical data, CVSS scoring, or vendor advisory information. No affected versions beyond 26.03.1-RELEASE are explicitly stated, and no patch or remediation details are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the vulnerable pfSense web interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure. However, no evidence of active exploitation or known exploits in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when using the pfBlockerNG package and consider limiting access to the pfSense web interface to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-78902: n/a
Description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Netgate pfSense 26.03.1-RELEASE allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the pfBlockerNG package
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78902 describes a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Netgate pfSense 26.03.1-RELEASE that can be exploited through the pfBlockerNG package to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is publicly known but lacks detailed technical data, CVSS scoring, or vendor advisory information. No affected versions beyond 26.03.1-RELEASE are explicitly stated, and no patch or remediation details are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the vulnerable pfSense web interface, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or information disclosure. However, no evidence of active exploitation or known exploits in the wild is reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when using the pfBlockerNG package and consider limiting access to the pfSense web interface to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab67126f7a7c54106ca9ed6
Added to database: 09/25/2026, 13:03:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/25/2026, 13:18:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 03:03:49 UTC
Views: 15
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