CVE-2025-12694
CVE-2025-12694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint Vpn Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-250.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-210063
- Weakness: CWE-250
- Affected product: Forcepoint Vpn Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Forcepoint VPN Client that allows a local non-administrative user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. This issue affects VPN Client for Windows: versions 6.11.3 and prior.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-12694?
- A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Forcepoint VPN Client that allows a local non-administrative user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. This issue affects VPN Client for Windows: versions 6.11.3 and prior.
- How severe is CVE-2025-12694?
- CVE-2025-12694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-12694 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-12694?
- CVE-2025-12694 affects Forcepoint Vpn Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-12694?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-12694 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-12694 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-210063.
- When was CVE-2025-12694 published?
- CVE-2025-12694 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-30.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:vpn_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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