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

> CVE-2026-16232: Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token. CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-16232
Last updated: 2026-10-24T13:10:00Z

- Published: 2026-07-22 13:53 UTC · Updated: 2026-10-24 13:10 UTC · Assigner: checkpoint
- CVSS: 9.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Critical · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 3.5%, 89th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-07-22, federal due date 2026-07-25, ransomware use: Unknown
- CWE: CWE-287

## 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.

## CISA 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.

## Affected vendors and products

- checkpoint: Multi-Domain Security Management
- checkpoint: Quantum Security Management

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16232)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16232)
- [https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169)

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