PatchTheCVECVE-2025-12147: In Search Guard FLX versions 3.1.1 and earlier, Field-Level Security (FLS) rules are improperly enforced on ob
CVE-2025-12147 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Search Guard FLX versions 3.1.1 and earlier, Field-Level Security (FLS) rules are improperly enforced on object-valued fields. When an FLS exclusion rule (e.g., ~field) is applied to a field which contains an object as its value, the object is correctly removed from the _source returned by search operations. However, the object members (i.e., child attributes) remain accessible to search queries. This exposure allows adversaries to infer or
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-12147?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2025-12147 being exploited?
CVE-2025-12147 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-12147 affect?
CVE-2025-12147 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). In Search Guard FLX versions 3.1.1 and earlier, Field-Level Security (FLS) rules are improperly enforced on object-valued fields. When an FLS exclusion rule (e.g., ~field) is applied to a field which contains an object as its value, the o
How urgent is CVE-2025-12147?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.