Martial scored a fine diving header to grab a point for United at the Khimki Arena, but the French striker was to blame for gifting the Russians the lead.
Martial raised his right arm going into a challenge with Mario Fernandes in the 15th minute and the ball struck it, leaving the referee with no option but to point to the spot.
David de Gea saved Roman Eremenko's penalty but Seydou Doumbia scored the rebound to put CSKA ahead.
Martial's second-half header saved United's blushes but their manager was disappointed with his star teenager for the error that led to the hosts' goal.
Van Gaal said: "They had the present of an Anthony Martial penalty.
"Martial is a human being, he reacts and it is a stupid reaction, but sometimes these things happen.
"He said it is the first time it happens to him; if it always happens with me it's a pity."
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