CVE-2026-120490: checkpoint Scalable Platforms (ElasticXL, Maestro, Chassis) · Incorrect Behavior Order
Affects checkpoint Scalable Platforms (ElasticXL, Maestro, Chassis)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.8 Low.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 14:19 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (checkpoint) | CVSS 3.1 | 3.8 |
|---|
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| checkpointScalable Platforms (ElasticXL, Maestro, Chassis) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Since the vulnerability requires administrator-level permissions, restricting and auditing administrative access is recommended. Monitor vendor advisories for any forthcoming patches or updates addressing this issue.
Description
CVE-2026-120490 is a vulnerability in Checkpoint Scalable Platforms (ElasticXL, Maestro, Chassis) where an administrator with permissions to edit and install Access Control Policy and NAT rules can create a NAT rule that redirects traffic to the Gateway's Sync interface. This bypasses the built-in Sync protection and could allow execution of operating system commands and file writes on the Gateway with superuser privileges. The CVSS score is 3.8, indicating low severity.