Path Traversal in Checkpoint Quantum 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

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-93616?
CVE-2026-93616 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Quantum 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. 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.