Rubicon Communications LLC
- Aliases / services
- Netgate / Rubicon Communications LLC / Electric Sheep Fencing LLC / pfSense / pfSense Plus / pfSense CE / netgate.com
- Official website
- https://www.netgate.com
Sources identifying the operating company
Each response applies only to its stated service scope. “Not listed” does not mean unpatched or unaffected.
Response status by service
pfSense Plus
- Response status
- Fixed PHP available; CLI update required
- Response information checked
- 2026-10-28
Current re-audit: Official response verified · Research date: 2026-10-28
Firewall and networking products.
PHP8.5.12 is provided for26.07 and26.03.1, covering PHP used by the GUI and captive portal.
Scope: Do not update through the web GUI or Nexus GUI. WireGuard sessions may disconnect; exposed GUI or captive portal requires priority.
What users should do
Use the official CLI procedure, reinstall WireGuard if used, and reboot. Upgrade older OS releases.
Official service URL
Source URLs
- PHP2Shell response and scopehttps://www.netgate.com/blog/critical-php-security-updateResponse evidence
- Operating entityhttps://www.netgate.com/company/web-termsService and operation documentation
pfSense CE
- Response status
- Fixed PHP available; CLI update required
- Response information checked
- 2026-10-28
Current re-audit: Official response verified · Research date: 2026-10-28
CE2.9.0 receives PHP8.5.12; CE2.8.1 receives PHP8.3.36.
Scope: Do not use the GUI or Nexus GUI. Upgrade older OS versions and plan for connection interruption.
What users should do
Update through the official CLI procedure, reinstall WireGuard if used, and reboot.
Source URLs
- PHP2Shell response and scopehttps://www.netgate.com/blog/critical-php-security-updateResponse evidence
- Operating entityhttps://www.netgate.com/company/web-termsService and operation documentation
Related official sources
- PHP2Shell response and scopeOfficial notice
- Operating entityOfficial information directory
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