CVE-2025-12490
HIGHCVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
26.7%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Netgate pfSense CE Suricata Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Netgate pfSense. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Suricata package. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.0
- Published
- 11/6/2025
- Last Modified
- 11/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-12490?
Netgate pfSense CE Suricata Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Netgate pfSense. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Suricata package. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of
Is CVE-2025-12490 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-12490 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 26.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-12490?
CVE-2025-12490 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.0.
Is CVE-2025-12490 affecting your environment?
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