CVE-2025-2272 — HIGH (7.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Forcepoint FIE Endpoint allows Privilege Escalation, Code Injection, Hijacking a privileged process.This issue affects FIE Endpoint: before 25.05.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Privilege-Escalation-

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-2272?

CVE-2025-2272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Forcepoint FIE Endpoint allows Privilege Escalation, Code Injection, Hijacking a privileged process.This issue affects FIE Endpoint: before 25.05.

How severe is CVE-2025-2272?

CVE-2025-2272 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2272?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.