CVE-2026-12974

Published Sep 23, 2026 Modified Sep 23, 2026 CWE-183 CWE-1284

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.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-183 CWE-183
CWE-1284 CWE-1284

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-12974? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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