Path Traversal in Checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management
CVE-2026-93616
A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.916 (99.8th percentile), scored .
High probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — patch promptly. 100th percentile — 99.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.197 · newest: 0.916 · change: +0.720
Affected products
- Checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management — versions r81.10, r81.20, r82
- Checkpoint Quantum Security Management — versions R80 (EOS), R80.10 (EOS), R80.20 (EOS)
- Checkpoint Quantum Security Management — versions r81.10, r81.20, r82
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
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.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171 (Patch, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-93616?
- CVE-2026-93616 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-09-22.
- How severe is CVE-2026-93616?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-93616 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2026-93616 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-09-22), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.