CVE-2026-16232
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Check Point·SmartConsole
- Added
- Jul 22, 2026
- Fix due
- Jul 25, 2026
- Ransomware
- Not known
- Published
- Jul 22, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- First covered
- Jul 23, 2026
- Latest story
- 2 months ago
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.
CWE-287Improper Authentication.
Attack profile
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCISA 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.
Affected products
- Check Point Quantum Security ManagementR82.10 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
- Check Point Multi-Domain Security ManagementR82.10 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