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CVE-2026-16232

Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token

Critical9.3Known exploitedEPSS 3.5%
Published
Updated
Reserved
Assigned by
checkpoint

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Check Point SmartConsole login process allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain an application login token and use it to authenticate with full administrative privileges. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to modify security policies and security configurations. Remote exploitation requires internet access to the Management Server IP address and a configuration that does not restrict Trusted Clients. Check Point is aware that this vulnerability is being exploited and has affected a very small number of customers.

Exploited in the wild

CISA lists this vulnerability in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability.

Added
22 Jul 2026
Fix due (US federal)
25 Jul 2026
Used by ransomware
Not known

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Scores

CVSS scores of CVE-2026-16232, by who scored it
Scored byCVSSScoreVector
checkpointCNA (assigner)4.0Critical9.3CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
NVDNVD · Analyzed4.0Critical9.3CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
3.5% · top 11% of all CVEs (6 Nov 2026)
CISA SSVC
Exploitation: active · Automatable: yes · Technical impact: total
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Critical 9.3.

Weakness

Affected products

  • checkpoint · Quantum Security Management

    • affected R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below
    • affected R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below
    • affected R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below
    • affected R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30

  • checkpoint · Multi-Domain Security Management

    • affected R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below
    • affected R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below
    • affected R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below
    • affected R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30

References (2)

Sources

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