CVE-2025-12969

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Oct 8, 2026

Description

Fluent Bit in_forward input plugin does not properly enforce the security.users authentication mechanism under certain configuration conditions. This allows remote attackers with network access to the Fluent Bit instance exposing the forward input to send unauthenticated data. By bypassing authentication controls, attackers can inject forged log records, flood alerting systems, or manipulate routing decisions, compromising the authenticity and integrity of ingested logs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 24, 2025
Last modified
Oct 8, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2025-12969: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix