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CVE-2026-16232: Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token

Critical · CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 3.5%, 89th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: checkpoint

In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability.

Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.

Required action: 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.

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.

Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H · CWE-287

Status incidents that name it

No tracked status incident names this CVE.

Affected vendors and products

checkpoint: Multi-Domain Security Managementcheckpoint: Quantum Security Management

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