CVE-2026-16232

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

In the wild

CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-19 12:14 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2026-07-22 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
3. 2026-07-22 14:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
4. 2026-07-25 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
5. 2026-10-24 13:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-07-22 14:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-24 13:10 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

2026-07-22

Exploit probability

3.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Checkpoint multi-domain Security Management < r81.20
• Checkpoint multi-domain Security Management r81.20
• Checkpoint multi-domain Security Management r82
• Checkpoint multi-domain Security Management r82.10
• Checkpoint Quantum Security Management < r81.20
• Checkpoint Quantum Security Management r81.20
• Checkpoint Quantum Security Management r82
• Checkpoint Quantum Security Management r82.10

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High