CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
Overview
CISA has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog by adding four new vulnerabilities that are currently being exploited. These include issues affecting multiple Check Point products related to improper certificate validation and path traversal, an input validation flaw in the Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator, and a heap-based buffer overflow in F5's BIG-IP APM. These vulnerabilities can allow attackers to gain control over affected systems, posing serious risks, particularly to federal agencies. Under a new directive, federal agencies are urged to prioritize fixing these high-risk vulnerabilities, but CISA also encourages all organizations to adopt similar vulnerability management practices. If anyone is aware of additional exploited vulnerabilities not listed, CISA invites them to submit nominations for consideration.
Key Takeaways
- Active Exploitation: This vulnerability is being actively exploited by attackers. Immediate action is recommended.
- Affected Systems: Check Point Multiple Products, Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator, F5 BIG-IP APM
- Action Required: Federal agencies should prioritize rapid remediation of these vulnerabilities as per BOD 26-04.
- Timeline: Newly disclosed
Original Article Summary
CISA has added four new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-85102 Check Point Multiple Products Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability CVE-2026-93616 Check Point Multiple Products Path Traversal Vulnerability CVE-2026-93952 Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator Improper Input Validation Vulnerability CVE-2026-94127 F5 BIG-IP APM Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
Impact
Check Point Multiple Products, Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator, F5 BIG-IP APM
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited by attackers in real-world attacks. Organizations should prioritize patching or implementing workarounds immediately.
Timeline
Newly disclosed
Remediation
Federal agencies should prioritize rapid remediation of these vulnerabilities as per BOD 26-04. Organizations can submit additional exploited vulnerabilities for consideration through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form.
Additional Information
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