CVE-2026-123039

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.27%

Last modified

CVE-2026-123039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Gaia OS DynamicCLI daemon runs as root and listens on a world-writable local socket (/tmp/dynamic_socket) without authenticating connecting processes. An authenticated local user can send a command to the socket and have it executed as root.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Gaia OS DynamicCLI daemon runs as root and listens on a world-writable local socket (/tmp/dynamic_socket) without authenticating connecting processes. An authenticated local user can send a command to the socket and have it executed as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.27%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
checkpointQuantum Security GatewayR82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 50 or below; R82.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 10 or below; R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 130 or below; R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 173 or below
checkpointQuantum Security ManagementR82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 50 or below; R82.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 10 or below; R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 130 or below; R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 173 or below

References

Timeline

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Status
Undergoing Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-123039?
The Gaia OS DynamicCLI daemon runs as root and listens on a world-writable local socket (/tmp/dynamic_socket) without authenticating connecting processes. An authenticated local user can send a command to the socket and have it executed as root.
How severe is CVE-2026-123039?
CVE-2026-123039 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2026-123039?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST