CVE-2026-16232
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 Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products (122)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | * ≥ r77.30 < r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
| checkpoint | multi-domain_security_management | r81.20 |
…and 102 more
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-m2xx-23gx-734v
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Check Point SmartConsole login process allows an...
References (2)
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232 US Government Resource
Risk Scores
Top 1% most likely to be exploited
CISA Known Exploited
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.