Vulnerability · Published Sep 23, 2026 · Assigned by forcepoint
CVE-2026-12974Security Policy Bypass in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW)
High 7.9
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) from Forcepoint. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 40% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)7.9High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 60.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forcepoint | Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) | 7.1.0 – through 7.1.137.3.0 – through 7.3.17.3.37.4.0 – through 7.4.17.5.0 |
Weakness: CWE-1284, CWE-183 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:A