Check Point Quantum Security Management up to R81 (EOS) path traversal

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A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Check Point Quantum Security Management up to R81 (EOS). This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-93616. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

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A vulnerability was found in Check Point Quantum Security Management up to R81 (EOS). It has been classified as very critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.

The advisory is shared at support.checkpoint.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-93616 since 09/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/23/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 09/22/2026 with a due date of 09/25/2026:

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 BO

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

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Vendor

• Check Point

Name

• Quantum Security Management

Version

• R80 (EOS)
• R80.10 (EOS)
• R80.20 (EOS)
• R80.30 (EOS)
• R80.40 (EOS)
• R81 (EOS)

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.checkpoint.com/

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