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CRITICAL Actively exploited CWE-22

CVE-2026-93616

Directory Traversal and File upload allows execution of arbitrary script on the Management Server

Check Point·Multiple Products

9.8/ 10
CVSS 3.1
Critical severity
92%
EPSS exploit odds
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 99.8% of all CVEs
Listed
CISA KEV catalog
Added
Sep 22, 2026
Fix due
Sep 25, 2026
Ransomware
Not known
Timeline
Published
Sep 22, 2026
Updated
Sep 23, 2026
First covered
Nov 13, 2026
Latest story
16 hours ago

Summary

A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.

CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').

Attack profile

Attack vectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
PrivilegesNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA 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.

Affected products

  • Check Point Quantum Security ManagementR82.20 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 below

References

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