CVE-2025-12690
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductForcepoint Next Generation Firewall
PublishedMar 11, 2026
First seenMar 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-250CWE-250
How to fix
Update
- forcepoint next_generation_firewall6.10.20, 7.1.11, 7.2.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| forcepoint next_generation_firewall | v < 6.10.20, 7.1.0 ≤ v < 7.1.11, 7.2.0 ≤ v < 7.2.5, 7.3.0 | 6.10.20, 7.1.11, 7.2.5 |
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