How serious is CVE-2025-12690?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2025-12690?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2025-12690 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-12690?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12690?

To remediate CVE-2025-12690, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2025-12690

High

|7.3

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain higher-level access on a system running the Forcepoint NGFW Engine, potentially letting them execute unauthorized actions. To exploit this, the attacker must already have local access to the system, meaning they need to be physically present or have some form of legitimate access.

Technical Description

Execution with unnecessary privileges in Forcepoint NGFW Engine allows local privilege escalation.This issue affects NGFW Engine through 6.10.19, through 7.3.0, through 7.2.4, through 7.1.10.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$1,632($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 1 day

Quick Information

Published

Mar 11, 2026

28 days ago

Last Modified

Mar 12, 2026

26 days ago