CVE-2026-85102 Check Point Multiple Products Improper Certificate Validation

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Check Point Quantum Security Gateways due to improper certificate validation during VPN negotiation.

Exploited in the wild
Since 22 Sep 2026
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-85102?

CVE-2026-85102 is a critical vulnerability in checkpoint Quantum Security Gateway, published on 9 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-85102?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Checkpoint Gaia Embedded, Checkpoint Gaia Os.

How do I fix CVE-2026-85102?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-85102 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 25 Sep 2026.

Is CVE-2026-85102 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2026-85102 in the wild since at least 22 Sep 2026.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fvr-5gg9-225m.

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