HIGH CVSS 7.8
Published: 2026-03-11

CVE-2025-12690

forcepoint next_generation_firewall Security Advisory (CVE-2025-12690)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-12690 impacting forcepoint next_generation_firewall. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

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

๐Ÿ“Š CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product forcepoint / next_generation_firewall
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-250

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-12690 impacting forcepoint next_generation_firewall.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-12690.yaml
id: cve-2025-12690

info:
  name: forcepoint next_generation_firewall - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-12690 affecting forcepoint next_generation_firewall.
    Evaluation: Execution with unnecessary privileges in Forcepoint NGFW Engine allows local privilege escalation.This issue affects NGFW Engine through 6.10.19,ย thro...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-12690
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.8
    cve-id: CVE-2025-12690
    cwe-id: CWE-250
  tags: cve,cve-2025-12690,forcepoint,next_generation_firewall,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "next_generation_firewall"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-12690.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-12690
# Target: forcepoint next_generation_firewall | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-12690 (forcepoint next_generation_firewall)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against forcepoint next_generation_firewall scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-12690.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-12690
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install next_generation_firewall 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade next_generation_firewall 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update next_generation_firewall

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i next_generation_firewall 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i next_generation_firewall

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

๐Ÿ”— Verified Technical References

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-12690 in forcepoint next_generation_firewall?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update forcepoint next_generation_firewall packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-12690?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-12690?

CVE-2025-12690 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-12690
Weakness CWE-250
Vendor forcepoint
Product next_generation_firewall
Published 2026-03-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H