Check Point Quantum Security Gateway Browser-based Authentication php file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway. This affects an unknown function of the component Browser-based Authentication. Such manipulation leads to php file inclusion. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-48133. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Browser-based Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a php file inclusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

When the Identity Awareness blade is enabled with Browser-Based Authentication, an unauthenticated user may be able to read certain internal files on the Security Gateway.

The advisory is shared for download at support.checkpoint.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-48133 since 05/20/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/29/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1726). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Check Point Security Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Php file inclusion
CWE: CWE-98 / CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/20/2026 CVE reserved
05/26/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
05/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/29/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: checkpoint.com

Advisory: support.checkpoint.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-48133 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48133
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365648
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1726 - Check Point Security Gateway: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2026 17:19
Updated: 05/29/2026 11:11
Changes: 05/26/2026 17:19 (60), 05/29/2026 11:11 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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