Directory Traversal and File upload allows execution of arbitrary script on the Management Server
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-93616 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | checkpoint |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-22 13:17:11 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-23 16:38:38 UTC |
| Description | A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.024220000 probability, percentile 0.834800000 (date 2026-09-23)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-09-22; due 2026-09-25; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-22 | CWE-22 CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Product | Multiple Products |
| Name | Check Point Multiple Products Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| 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. |
| Notes | 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 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R82.20 with no Jumbo Hotfix | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 44 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 126 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 166 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R81.10 (EOS) with Jumbo Hotfix Take 190 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R81 (EOS) | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R80.40 (EOS) | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R80.30 (EOS) | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R80.20 (EOS) | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R80.10 (EOS) | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R80 (EOS) | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171 | [email protected] | support.checkpoint.com | Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-advisory-action-required-active-exploitatio... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | blog.checkpoint.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2026-93616 added to CISA KEV |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.