Overview
CVE-2026-93616 has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Published on September 22, 2026. Threat actors are actively exploiting this vulnerability in real-world attacks.
A directory traversal and file upload vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary scripts on Check Point Management Server.
Threat Intelligence
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-93616 |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CVSS Score | 0.0/10 |
| CISA KEV | ✅ Yes — Actively Exploited |
| KEV Date Added | September 22, 2026 |
| Remediation Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
Why This Matters
This vulnerability has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means threat actors are actively exploiting it in real-world attacks.
Federal agencies are required to remediate by September 25, 2026. All organizations should treat this deadline as a strong recommendation.
CISA Notes: https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000171/ ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93616
Recommended Actions
- Verify exposure — Determine if your environment uses the affected software.
- Apply patches — Update to the latest version as soon as a fix is available.
- Monitor for compromise — Check logs for unusual activity.
- Meet the deadline — CISA recommends remediation by September 25, 2026.
References
CVE data aggregated from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and FIRST EPSS. Analysis updated as new intelligence becomes available. Last updated: 2026-09-22.