CVE Watchtower

CVE-2026-93616Checkpoint Multi-domain Security Management >= r80 and < r81.10 Path Traversal

NVDCVSS scored by cve@checkpoint.com

Vulnerability Summary

A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.
Severity Level
CRITICAL(9.8)
Published Date
Sep 22, 2026
Last Modified
Sep 23, 2026
PoC
Available(Nuclei)
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
75.87%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Checkpoint Multi-domain Security Management >= r80 and < r81.10
  • Checkpoint Multi-domain Security Management
  • Checkpoint Quantum Security Management >= r80 and < r81.10
  • Checkpoint Quantum Security Management
Patched Versions
  • Checkpoint Multi-domain Security Management r81.10
  • Checkpoint Quantum Security Management r81.10

What to do

Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Sep 25, 2026.

  1. Check whether you run Checkpoint Multi-domain Security Management >= r80 and < r81.10 and which version.
  2. Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
  3. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

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.

CISA KEV Status

Listed in Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Added: Sep 22, 2026
Remediation due: Sep 25, 2026 (deadline passed)

Timeline

  • Sep 22, 2026Added to CISA KEV catalog
  • Sep 22, 2026Published
  • Sep 23, 2026Record last modified
  • Sep 25, 2026KEV remediation due date

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 03:22 UTC