Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2026-85102 affects the Check Point Quantum Security Gateway, running on Gaia OS and Gaia Embedded. Improper certificate trust validation (CWE-295) during VPN negotiation could let an unauthenticated remote attacker execute arbitrary code on the Gateway. It is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, and it is listed in the CISA KEV catalog, which means it is actively exploited.
NVD description
Improper certificate trust validation during VPN negotiation in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Gateway.
⚠️ Actively exploited — CISA KEV
This CVE was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-22. It is confirmed exploited in the wild and must be patched as a priority.
Remediation deadline (US federal agencies): 2026-09-25
EPSS · FIRST.org
50.4%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 98% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 9 sept. 2026
- Updated
- 23 sept. 2026
- Status
- Analyzed
- Source
- cve@checkpoint.com
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (3)
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000117MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-85102US Government Resource
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