vulnerabilityCVE-2026-93616

Directory Traversal and File upload allows execution of arbitrary script on the Management Server

Attackers exploited a previously unknown flaw in Check Point's Security Management Server in a handful of targeted attacks on July 23, 2026. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker who can access the server's web service to execute scripts on the server. Check Point released a fix on September 22, 2026. Check Point's advisory describes the issue as a pre-authentication path-traversal vulnerability leading to arbitrary-path script execution and Java class loading, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Severity

9.8Critical

Exploitation evidence

Has exploited

Remediation

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.

Affected software

Software	Affected versions	Fixed in	Sources

CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System)

Preferred assessment

Vector

Attack vector

Attack complexity

Privileges required

User interaction

Scope

Confidentiality impact

Integrity impact

Availability impact

Source assessments

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Probability

Percentile

Model

Preferred remediation

Action