CVE-2026-12974

A Security Policy Bypass vulnerability exists in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW). This issue affects Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW): from 7.1.0 through 7.1.13, from 7.3.0 through 7.3.1, 7.3.3, from 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, and 7.5.0.

  • Published Sep 23, 2026
  • CVSS 7.9 high
  • 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)

Affected software

CVE-2026-12974 at the National Vulnerability Database