FKIE_CVE-2026-16232
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2026-07-22 14:17 - Updated: 2026-07-22 21:17
Severity
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.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
{
"affected": [
{
"affectedData": [
{
"product": "Quantum Security Management",
"vendor": "checkpoint",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below"
},
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below"
},
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below"
},
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30"
}
]
},
{
"product": "Multi-Domain Security Management",
"vendor": "checkpoint",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below"
},
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below"
},
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below"
},
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30"
}
]
}
],
"source": "cve@checkpoint.com"
}
],
"cisaActionDue": "2026-07-25",
"cisaExploitAdd": "2026-07-22",
"cisaRequiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA\u2019s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA\u2019s \u201cForensics Triage Requirements\u201d (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\u0027s internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
"cisaVulnerabilityName": "Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability",
"cveTags": [],
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "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."
}
],
"id": "CVE-2026-16232",
"lastModified": "2026-07-22T21:17:12.867",
"metrics": {
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{
"cvssData": {
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"availabilityImpact": "NONE",
"baseScore": 9.1,
"baseSeverity": "CRITICAL",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "NONE",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"version": "3.1"
},
"exploitabilityScore": 3.9,
"impactScore": 5.2,
"source": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
"type": "Secondary"
}
],
"ssvcV203": [
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"ssvcData": {
"id": "CVE-2026-16232",
"options": [
{
"exploitation": "active"
},
{
"automatable": "yes"
},
{
"technicalImpact": "total"
}
],
"role": "CISA Coordinator",
"timestamp": "2026-07-22T20:45:04.891100Z",
"version": "2.0.3"
}
}
]
},
"published": "2026-07-22T14:17:15.513",
"references": [
{
"source": "cve@checkpoint.com",
"url": "https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169"
},
{
"source": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232"
}
],
"sourceIdentifier": "cve@checkpoint.com",
"vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
"weaknesses": [
{
"description": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "CWE-287"
}
],
"source": "cve@checkpoint.com",
"type": "Secondary"
}
]
}
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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