CVE-2026-93616: Check Point Multiple Products path traversal vulnerability

CVE-2026-93616 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2026-09-22

Check Point's security and logging management products contain a path traversal flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and run arbitrary code on affected systems. These products are critical infrastructure components used to manage security policies and monitor network activity across enterprises. Exploitation can lead to complete system compromise, unauthorized access to security configurations, and potential lateral movement throughout the network.

Vendors: Check Point.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-93616 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2026-93616 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 22 September 2026. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2026-93616?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 22 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Check Point Security Management Server; Check Point Multi-Domain Security Management Server; Check Point Log Server; Check Point Multi-Domain Log Server; and 1 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-93616?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-93616 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-93616?
Check whether you run Check Point Log Server, Check Point Multi-Domain Log Server, Check Point Multi-Domain Security Management Server or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A path traversal vulnerability in Check Point's Security Management Server, Multi-Domain Security Management Server, Log Server, Multi-Domain Log Server, and SmartEvent allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass upload restrictions and place malicious scripts outside their intended directories. The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without requiring authentication, and attackers can achieve arbitrary code execution by uploading specially crafted scripts that traverse directory boundaries. Active exploitation in the wild indicates this is a high-impact issue requiring immediate patching. The exact vulnerable component and remediation details should be obtained from Check Point's official security advisories.

Affected products

  • Check Point Security Management Server
  • Check Point Multi-Domain Security Management Server
  • Check Point Log Server
  • Check Point Multi-Domain Log Server
  • Check Point SmartEvent

Timeline

  • 2026-09-22: disclosed
  • 2026-09-22: exploited

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