High severity · published Sep 23, 2026
CVE-2026-12974
Security Policy Bypass in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW)
7.9
CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 39% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FS
Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) · Forcepoint
7.1.0 through 7.1.13; 7.3.0 through 7.3.1; 7.3.3; 7.4.0 through 7.4.1; 7.5.0 · source: vendor
Affected product
FS
Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW)
Forcepoint