CVE-2026-50751
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA logic flow weakness in Remote Access and Mobile Access certificate validation in deprecated IKEv1 key exchange allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass user authentication and establish a remote access VPN connection without a valid user password.
Published Jun 8, 2026 · Updated Aug 4, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-50751 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v3.1) affecting Gaia Embedded (Checkpoint), Gaia OS (Checkpoint), Quantum Security Gateway and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 8, 2026 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gaia Embedded r81.10.17, Gaia Embedded r82.00.10, Gaia OS r81.20.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A logic flow weakness in Remote Access and Mobile Access certificate validation in deprecated IKEv1 key exchange allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass user authentication and establish a remote access VPN connection without a valid user password.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
74 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gaia EmbeddedCheckpoint | r81.10.17, r81.10.17-build_996004508, r81.10.17-build_996004620, r81.10.17-build_996004653, r81.10.17-build_996004721, r81.10.17-build_996004892, r82.00.10, r82.00.10-build_998001559 | r81.10.17 |
| Gaia OSCheckpoint | r81.20, r81.20-take_10, r81.20-take_101, r81.20-take_103, r81.20-take_105, r81.20-take_111, r81.20-take_113, r81.20-take_115 | r81.20 |
| Quantum Security Gateway | >= R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 19 or below | n/a |
| Spark Firewalls | >= R80.20.X, R81.10.X, and R82.00.X | n/a |
Patched Releases
Gaia Embedded
r81.10.17, r82.00.10
Gaia OS
r81.20
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 8, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2026
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A logic flow weakness in Remote Access and Mobile Access certificate validation in deprecated IKEv1 key exchange allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass user authentication and establish a remote access VPN connection without a valid user password.
Affected: Gaia Embedded (Checkpoint) versions r81.10.17, r81.10.17-build_996004508, r81.10.17-build_996004620, r81.10.17-build_996004653, r81.10.17-build_996004721, r81.10.17-build_996004892, r82.00.10, r82.00.10-build_998001559; Gaia OS (Checkpoint) versions r81.20, r81.20-take_10, r81.20-take_101, r81.20-take_103, r81.20-take_105, r81.20-take_111, r81.20-take_113, r81.20-take_115; Quantum Security Gateway versions >= R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 19 or below, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 8, 2026 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 11, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gaia Embedded r81.10.17, Gaia Embedded r82.00.10, Gaia OS r81.20.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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