CVE-2026-16232
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CVE-2026-16232 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | >= r77.30, < r81.20 |
| Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | r81.20 |
| Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | r82 |
| Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | r82.10 |
| Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | >= r77.30, < r81.20 |
| Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | r81.20 |
| Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | r82 |
| Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | r82.10 |
References
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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