# Check Point VPN gateway arbitrary file read (CVE-2024-24919) exploited · pwn.watch

> Check Point Quantum Security Gateways contain an unspecified information disclosure vulnerability. The vulnerability potentially allows an attacker to access information on Gateways connected to the internet, with IPSec VPN, Remote Access VPN or Mobile Access enabled. This issue affects several product lines from Check Point, including CloudGuard Network, Quantum Scalable Chassis, Quantum Security Gateways, and Quantum Spark Appliances. Added to the CISA KEV catalog on 2024-05-30. CISA lists known use in ransomware campaigns.

Page: https://pwn.watch/i/check-point-quantum-gateway-info-disclosure-cve-2024-24919 · generated 2026-10-22T22:41:49.181Z

## Status
- Severity: high · status: closed · patch: patched
- Product: Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- Started: 2024-05-28 · closed: 2024-05-30
- CVEs: CVE-2024-24919
- Affected: See vendor advisory (versions are not listed in the KEV record)
- Fixed in: See vendor advisory linked in sources

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- This file: https://pwn.watch/i/check-point-quantum-gateway-info-disclosure-cve-2024-24919/llms.txt

## Updates (newest first)
- 2024-05-30: CISA added CVE-2024-24919 to the KEV catalog (federal deadline 2024-06-20) (https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog)
- 2024-05-28: CVE-2024-24919 published (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24919)

## Fix brief
# Security brief: Check Point VPN gateway arbitrary file read (CVE-2024-24919) exploited

Source: https://pwn.watch/i/check-point-quantum-gateway-info-disclosure-cve-2024-24919 · status: closed (closed May 30, 2024) · severity: high · updated May 30, 2024

## Patch status
**PATCHED: fixed releases exist. Upgrade to a fixed version.**

## What it is
Check Point Quantum Security Gateways contain an unspecified information disclosure vulnerability. The vulnerability potentially allows an attacker to access information on Gateways connected to the internet, with IPSec VPN, Remote Access VPN or Mobile Access enabled. This issue affects several product lines from Check Point, including CloudGuard Network, Quantum Scalable Chassis, Quantum Security Gateways, and Quantum Spark Appliances. Added to the CISA KEV catalog on 2024-05-30. CISA lists known use in ransomware campaigns.

Severity detail: CVSS 8.6 (v3.1, CNA), actively exploited (CISA KEV); known ransomware use

- Product: Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- CVE / advisory ids: CVE-2024-24919

## Affected versions
- See vendor advisory (versions are not listed in the KEV record)

## Check whether you're affected
No generic command applies (the product is a hosted service, appliance or desktop app). Check the installed version in its admin UI / About screen and compare with the versions above.

## Fix
Upgrade to one of these fixed versions (or later on the same branch):
- See vendor advisory linked in sources

After upgrading, re-run the checks above and redeploy/restart the affected services.

## Latest updates
- May 30, 2024: CISA added CVE-2024-24919 to the KEV catalog (federal deadline 2024-06-20)
- May 28, 2024: CVE-2024-24919 published

## Advisories
- [Check Point sk182336: preventative hotfix for CVE-2024-24919](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336) (Check Point)
- [NVD: CVE-2024-24919](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24919) (NVD)
- [CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog](https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog) (CISA)

## Write-ups & news
- [Check Point - Wrong Check Point (CVE-2024-24919)](https://labs.watchtowr.com/check-point-wrong-check-point-cve-2024-24919/)

## Caveats
Derived from the CISA KEV JSON feed (catalogVersion 2026.10.21); CVSS from the CVE record (cveawg.mitre.org). startedAt is the CVE publication date when it fell in 2024 before the KEV listing, else the KEV dateAdded; exploitation may have begun earlier. closedAt is the KEV listing date (a fix or mitigation was available then unless noted).

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