Actively exploited · Published Sep 9, 2026 · Assigned by checkpoint
CVE-2026-85102Improper Certificate Validation in Quantum Security Gateway
Critical 9.8 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity improper certificate validation in Quantum Security Gateway from checkpoint. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on September 22, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 54.1% (higher than 99.0% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 25, 2026.
Official description
Improper certificate trust validation during VPN negotiation in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Gateway.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Gateway | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 43 or belowR82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 125 or belowR81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 165 or below |
Weakness: CWE-295 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000117
- https://blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-advisory-action-required-active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-85102-and-a-management-pre-authentication-vulnerability-cve-2026-93616/ vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-85102 government-resource