CVE-2026-16232 (GCVE-0-2026-16232)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-22 13:53 – Updated: 2026-07-23 03:55Title
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Summary
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.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication.
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 | |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 9c2482f3-08b1-4e5d-a842-b90ae28e7228
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-07-22
Asserted: 2026-07-22
Scope
Notes: Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability | Affected: Check Point / SmartConsole | Description: Check Point SmartConsole contains an improper authentication vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain an application login token and use it to authenticate with full administrative privileges. | 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. | Due date: 2026-07-25 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16232
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-287 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | SmartConsole |
| Due Date | 2026-07-25 |
| Date Added | 2026-07-22 |
| Vendorproject | Check Point |
| Vulnerabilityname | Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-07-22 20:00 UTC
| Updated: 2026-07-22 20:00 UTC
KEVIntel
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: d66db7d5-24d6-4124-9455-9bff341e18ce
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-07-22
Asserted: 2026-07-22
Scope
Notes: Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token | Affected: checkpoint / Quantum Security Management, Multi-Domain Security Management | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token |
| Vendor | checkpoint |
| Product | Quantum Security Management, Multi-Domain Security Management |
| Added Date | 2026-07-22T15:57:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | None |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | None |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-07-22 16:00 UTC
| Updated: 2026-07-22 16:00 UTC
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