PatchTheCVECVE-2025-12148: In Search Guard versions 3.1.1 and earlier, Field Masking (FM) rules are improperly enforced on fields of type
CVE-2025-12148 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 versions 3.1.1 and earlier, Field Masking (FM) rules are improperly enforced on fields of type IP (IP Address). While the content of these fields is properly redacted in the _source document returned by search operations, the results do return documents (hits) when searching based on a specific IP values. This allows to reconstruct the original contents of the field. Workaround - If you cannot upgrade immediately, you can avoid
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-2025-12148?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2025-12148 being exploited?
CVE-2025-12148 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-2025-12148 affect?
CVE-2025-12148 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). In Search Guard versions 3.1.1 and earlier, Field Masking (FM) rules are improperly enforced on fields of type IP (IP Address). While the content of these fields is properly redacted in the _source document returned by search operations, t
How urgent is CVE-2025-12148?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.