CVE-2026-93616 (GCVE-0-2026-93616)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-22 12:59 – Updated: 2026-09-22 19:58Title
Directory Traversal and File upload allows execution of arbitrary script on the Management Server
Summary
A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-22 19:40 UTC
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171 | |
| https://blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-adv… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management |
Affected:
R82.20 with no Jumbo Hotfix
Affected: R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 44 or below Affected: R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 126 or below Affected: R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 166 or below Affected: R81.10 (EOS) with Jumbo Hotfix Take 190 or below Affected: R81 (EOS) Affected: R80.40 (EOS) Affected: R80.30 (EOS) Affected: R80.20 (EOS) Affected: R80.10 (EOS) Affected: R80 (EOS) |
guessed |
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 975b31d4-5e64-4d1b-835c-d3df7c553d84
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-09-22
Asserted: 2026-09-22
Scope
Notes: Check Point Multiple Products Path Traversal Vulnerability | Affected: Check Point / Multiple Products | Description: Check Point Security Management Server, Multi-Domain Security Management Server, Log Server, Multi-Domain Log Server, and SmartEvent contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts. | Required action: 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. | Due date: 2026-09-25 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171/ ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93616
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-22 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Multiple Products |
| Due Date | 2026-09-25 |
| Date Added | 2026-09-22 |
| Vendorproject | Check Point |
| Vulnerabilityname | Check Point Multiple Products Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-09-22 20:00 UTC
| Updated: 2026-09-22 20:00 UTC
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