Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A Check Point Quantum gateway configured for Identity Awareness with Browser-Based Authentication may let an unauthenticated network user read certain internal files. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable portals because file disclosure can expose sensitive configuration or operational data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority perimeter exposure review. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unauthenticated file disclosure on a security gateway can materially increase breach risk if exposed.
Technical view
CVE-2026-48133 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion in Identity Awareness Captive Portal on Check Point Quantum Security Gateway. It is CVSS 7.5 high with network, low-complexity, no-privilege, no-user-interaction characteristics and confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure requires an affected Quantum Security Gateway version and Identity Awareness with Browser-Based Authentication enabled. Affected ranges include R82.10 Take 6 or below, R82 Take 91 or below, R81.20 Take 127 or below, and R81.10 or below.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability is still operationally important because it is unauthenticated, remotely reachable, and targets perimeter security infrastructure when the relevant portal feature is enabled.
Researcher notes
The record identifies CWE-98 and describes reading certain internal files through the Identity Awareness Captive Portal. Public details in the bundle do not define exact file scope, affected CPEs, exploit maturity, or complete remediation wording.
Mitigation direction
- Review Check Point advisory SK184993 for the vendor-approved fix path.
- Upgrade or hotfix affected gateways according to Check Point guidance.
- Prioritize gateways exposing Identity Awareness Browser-Based Authentication to untrusted networks.
- If immediate patching is blocked, review vendor guidance for supported temporary controls.
- Monitor vendor advisory updates because the CVE was updated on 2026-06-02.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Quantum Security Gateway versions and Jumbo Hotfix Take levels.
- Confirm whether Identity Awareness blade and Browser-Based Authentication are enabled.
- Identify which captive portals are reachable from the internet or untrusted segments.
- Check whether each system falls within the affected version ranges.
- Verify remediation against Check Point advisory SK184993, not assumptions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6checkpointVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184993CVE reference, checkpoint
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