CVE-2026-85102
Check Point Multiple Products Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability
Check Point Multiple ProductsNetwork & edge
CVSS
9.8CriticalExploit odds (EPSS)54.2%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
CISA required actionApply 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. CISA KEV
Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance
What fixes it
No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.
Timeline
Reports 1
1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.
Description
Check Point Security Gateway and Check Point Spark Firewall using Site to Site VPN or Remote Access VPN contain an improper certificate validation vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Gateway.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 3
- Quantum Security Gatewayaffected: R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 43 or belowCVE List
- Quantum Security Gatewayaffected: R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 125 or belowCVE List
- Quantum Security Gatewayaffected: R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 165 or belowCVE List
References 4
- blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-advisory-action-required-active-exploitation-of-cve-2026-85102-and-a-management-pre-authentication-vulnerability-cve-2026-93616/Advisoryvia CVE List
- support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000117Referencevia CVE List
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85102Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-85102Referencevia CVE List