KEV Entry

CVE-2026-16232

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry CISA

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Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited

CVE-2026-16232

2026-07-22 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2026-07-22

2026-07-22

Scope

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

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2026-16232', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-16232'}

9c2482f3-08b1-4e5d-a842-b90ae28e7228

CISA
405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60

2026-07-22 20:00 UTC

2026-07-22 20:00 UTC

Evidence
1
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-287"
  ],
  "date_added": "2026-07-22",
  "due_date": "2026-07-25",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "SmartConsole",
  "vendorProject": "Check Point",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability"
}
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