CVE-2026-12974
📛 CVE Title
Security Policy Bypass in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW)
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.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- forcepoint
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.9 / 10
- CVSS 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- Effective score
- 7.9 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-1284,CWE-183 - Reserved
- 2026-06-23
- Published
- 2026-09-23 13:27 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-23 15:23 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/12xxx/CVE-2026-12974.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-12974 — Security Policy Bypass in Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW)
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-23 14:17:06 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-23 17:58:26 UTC
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
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- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-85292 - Assigner
- forcepoint
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026, 1:27:22 PM
- Updated
- Sep 23, 2026, 3:23:50 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0)
-
7.9 / 10
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 - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- Forcepoint
- Products
-
Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) (7.4.0 ≤7.4.1)Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) (7.1.0 ≤7.1.13)Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) (7.3.0 ≤7.3.1)Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) (7.5.0)Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) (7.3.3)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-6gj2-8x4x-4xwr
ENISA 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 (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forcepoint | Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) |
7.1.0 (affected),
7.3.0 (affected),
7.3.3 (affected),
7.4.0 (affected),
7.5.0 (affected),
7.3.2 (unaffected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
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Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:app.opencve.io
A security policy bypass flaw allows an attacker to circumvent configured firewall rules, potentially granting unauthorized network access. The vulnerability falls under CWE‑1284 and may also involve CWE‑183 mechanisms, indicating that manipulated inputs could lead to configuration or command processing errors.
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:cvefeed.io
The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-12974 vulnerability anywhere in the article. Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues. EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:cvetodo.com
CVE-2026-12974 is a CVSS 7.9 high-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint products. Includes technical details, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:security.glexia.com
CVE-2026-12974 is a High severity, CVSS 7.9. Affecting Forcepoint Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW). Review impact, affected versions, remediation priorities, CWE…
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:support.forcepoint.com
Describes a security policy bypass vulnerability identified with Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW).
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (See What version of Office am I using?) How to get and install the update Method 1: Microsoft Update This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on ...
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
Microsoft reports CVE - 2026 -56164 has been exploited in the wild. CVE - 2026 -56164 may allow remote cyber threat actors to gain unauthorized access to on-premises SharePoint Server instances. Microsoft noted that integrating its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) can provide temporary mitigation by actively scanning and detecting malicious POST requests associated with exploitation attempts. The ...
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:www.cvefind.com
Full details for CVE-2026-12974 : technical description, impact, CVSS/EPSS scores, linked CWE, CAPEC, affected CPEs, disclosure date, and mitigation options.
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
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.
2026-09-24 11:16 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-12974.json.
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