Actively exploited · Published Sep 22, 2026 · Assigned by checkpoint
CVE-2026-93616Directory Traversal and File upload allows execution of arbitrary script on the Management Server
Critical 9.8 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity path traversal in Quantum Security Management 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 91.6% (higher than 99.8% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei, 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
A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | R82.20 with no Jumbo HotfixR82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 44 or belowR82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 126 or belowR81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 166 or belowR81.10 (EOS) with Jumbo Hotfix Take 190 or belowR81 (EOS)R80.40 (EOS)R80.30 (EOS) |
Weakness: CWE-22 · 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/sk1000171
- 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-2026-93616 government-resource