PatchTheCVECVE-2025-12694: A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Forcepoint VPN Client that allows a local non-administrat
CVE-2025-12694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vpn client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-250 |
| Published | 2026-06-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-22 |
Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-12694?
vpn client: upgrade to 6.11.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-12694 being exploited?
CVE-2025-12694 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-2025-12694 affect?
CVE-2025-12694 affects vpn client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 urgent is CVE-2025-12694?
Priority 28/100. High severity