Check Point Advisories

Windows System Files Information Disclosure Over HTTP

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2026-9707
Date Published:	26 May 2026
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 28 July, 2026
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows OS
Vulnerability Description	Windows operating systems contain system files with sensitive information. If not properly configured, remote attackers can view the information on such files.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Windows System Files Information Disclosure Over HTTP protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Windows System Files Information Disclosure Over HTTP