CVE-2026-12974

A security policy bypass vulnerability in the Forcepoint Security Engine (NGFW) could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems, potentially compromising network security. Organizations using affected versions (7.1.0 to 7.1.13, 7.3.0 to 7.3.1, 7.3.3, 7.4.0 to 7.4.1, and 7.5.0) should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Security teams must assess their deployments and implement necessary updates to maintain robust defenses.