CVE-2026-12974 Security Policy Bypass in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW)
Attackers can bypass security policies in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW), potentially evading network protections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-12974?
CVE-2026-12974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW), published on 23 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12974?
How do I fix CVE-2026-12974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-12974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-12974 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gj2-8x4x-4xwr.