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CVE-2026-16232

Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 78.0%
  1. Published22 Jul 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV22 Jul 2026
  3. Remediation due25 Jul 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 22 Jul 2026Federal remediation due: 25 Jul 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Check Point Multi-domain Security Management≥ r77.30 < r81.20 · r81.20 · r82 · r82.10
Check Point Quantum Security Management≥ r77.30 < r81.20 · r81.20 · r82 · r82.10

Remediation

Fixed in
Check Point Multi-domain Security Management≥ r81.20
Check Point Quantum Security Management≥ r81.20

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-16232 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-16232 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 22 Jul 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-16232?

CVE-2026-16232 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 78.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-16232?

Affected products include Check Point Multi-domain Security Management, Check Point Quantum Security Management.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16232?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Check Point Multi-domain Security Management r81.20, Check Point Quantum Security Management r81.20 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.