Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2026-16232 is an authentication bypass (CWE-287) in the Check Point SmartConsole login process, affecting Quantum Security Management and Multi-Domain Security Management. An unauthenticated remote attacker can obtain an application login token and use it to gain full administrative privileges, which allows changes to security policies and configurations. Remote exploitation requires internet access to the Management Server IP and a configuration that does not restrict Trusted Clients. It is listed in the CISA KEV catalog and rated CRITICAL with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8.
NVD 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.
⚠️ Actively exploited — CISA KEV
This CVE was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-22. It is confirmed exploited in the wild and must be patched as a priority.
Remediation deadline (US federal agencies): 2026-07-25
EPSS · FIRST.org
78.0%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 99% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
In-depth analysis on cveo.tech
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 22 juil. 2026
- Updated
- 10 août 2026
- Status
- Analyzed
- Source
- cve@checkpoint.com
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (2)
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232US Government Resource
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