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#10 BleepingComputer general September 18, 2026 at 09:34 UTC

New Check Point flaw lets hackers execute code with root privileges

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

Check Point Software released patches for a critical vulnerability in its Security Management and Log Server products that allows remote attackers to execute code with root privileges. Security management platforms are high-value targets as they provide visibility into and control over an organization's entire security posture, making this flaw particularly dangerous if left unpatched.

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