Netgate Discussion Forum
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Search
    • Register
    • Login

    PFSense with Vulnerability Scanner / Openvas

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved General pfSense Questions
    3 Posts 3 Posters 1.9k Views
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • K
      kfkehua
      last edited by

      Hi, we are looking to have a vulnerability scanner ( for example OpenVAS). I noticed it doesn't have OpenVAS in the PFsense repo.
      How do I install from the BSD package? Any feedback or suggestion would be appreciated.

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • KOMK
        KOM
        last edited by

        How do I install from the BSD package?

        You don't.  Netgate strongly advises to not install random stuff on pfSense as you may break existing functionality or your random stuff might get borked during a pfSense upgrade.

        Just run OpenVAS in a VM.

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • jimpJ
          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
          last edited by

          That is definitely not something you want running on the firewall.

          Setup another system. Install Kali in a VM and you can use it very easily. But don't try to make that run on the firewall.

          Remember: Upvote with the 👍 button for any user/post you find to be helpful, informative, or deserving of recognition!

          Need help fast? Netgate Global Support!

          Do not Chat/PM for help!

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • First post
            Last post
          Copyright 2025 Rubicon Communications LLC (Netgate). All rights reserved.