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Check Point discloses security vulnerability in VPN products

June 8, 2026 9:19 AM

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) announced it identified a security vulnerability affecting Remote Access VPN and Mobile Access functionality in certain configurations of its security gateway products.

The company discovered the vulnerability on June 4, 2026, and has released a software update to address the issue. Under certain circumstances, the vulnerability could be exploited to obtain unauthorized access to environments where the affected products are deployed.

Check Point stated it has identified instances of unauthorized access to customer environments through exploitation of this vulnerability. The company activated its research and incident response procedures and initiated an investigation upon discovering the issue.

The company published a security advisory describing affected configurations, mitigation measures, observed indicators of compromise, and upgrade guidance on its website. Check Point is communicating directly with customers known to have deployed affected configurations.

As of the announcement date, Check Point reported it is not aware of its own network being affected by this vulnerability. The company stated that based on available information and investigation results to date, it has not determined the matter is reasonably likely to have a material impact on the company, including its financial condition or results of operations.

The investigation remains ongoing, according to the company's statement.

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