CVE-2026-93616: checkpoint Quantum Security Management · Path Traversal
Affects checkpoint Quantum Security ManagementSource CVE Database V5
Exploited in the wild · KEV due 25 Sep 2026 · public detection template (Nuclei) · 91% EPSS : apply the vendor's fix or mitigations to checkpoint Quantum Security Management now.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- KEV deadline
- US federal agencies must patch by this date; a sensible deadline for everyone else. Other KEV due dates
- EPSS
- 91.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Sep 2026
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Check Point Security Management - Unauthenticated Directory Traversal to RCE
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: evidence found.
Listed in CISA KEV the same day as disclosure
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by Check Point Software Ltd.
, 4 days before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
In Threat Radar
record ingested
, 5 minutes after disclosure
Added to CISA KEV (opens in a new tab)
exploitation confirmed
, the same day as disclosure
KEV remediation due
US federal deadline
, 3 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, CISA KEV (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 6 Nov 2026.
What to do
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.
- support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171/ (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93616 (opens in a new tab)
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| checkpointQuantum Security Management | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Description
A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.
References
- support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171 (opens in a new tab)
- blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-advisory-action-required-active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-85102-and-a-management-pre-authentication-vulnerability-cve-2026-93616/ (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-93616 (opens in a new tab)