CVE-2026-85102
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
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Sep 22, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Sep 25, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- First attack observed 12 days after disclosure
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 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.
Source: CISA KEV · Oct 7, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | gaia embedded | < r81.10.17 |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1530 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1535 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1550 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1555 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1570 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1570r | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1575 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1575r | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1590 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1595 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1595r | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1600 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1800 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 1900 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2000 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2530 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2550 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2560 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2570 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2580 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum spark 2590 | - |
| checkpoint | gaia os | < r81.10 |
| checkpoint | quantum 3600 | - |
| checkpoint | quantum 3800 | - |
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