Actively exploited · Published Jul 22, 2026 · Assigned by checkpoint
CVE-2026-16232Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Critical 9.3 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in Multi-Domain Security Management from checkpoint. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on July 22, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.5% (higher than 89% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. 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.
CISA guidance
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.
Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 25, 2026.
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or belowR82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or belowR81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or belowR81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
| checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or belowR82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or belowR81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or belowR81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N