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critical 9.8

CVE-2026-16232 kev in the critical feed json

Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token

published 2026-07-22 3 mo ago modified 2026-10-24 15 d ago also EUVD-2026-47700

cvss
9.8
version 3.1, NVD
cisa kev
Exploited
added 2026-07-22
epss
3.5%
EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
public exploits
1
Metasploit, plus a Nuclei check

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.

Patch / fix

cisa 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.

  • checkpoint multi-domain_security_management r81.20
  • checkpoint quantum_security_management r81.20

Timeline

  1. First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/linux/misc/checkpoint_smartconsole_cve_2026_16232_rce)
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Published
  4. CISA SSVC: exploitation active
  5. CISA patch deadline

Known exploited

Added
3 mo ago
Patch by
2026-07-25 (3 mo ago)
Ransomware
Not known
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.
Vendor, product
Check Point, SmartConsole
CISA name
Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability

CISA SSVC

Exploitation
Active, exploited in the wild
Automatable
yes
Technical impact
total
Assessed
3 mo ago

Exploit prediction

3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).

Exploits and checks

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CNA 4.0 9.3 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
CNA 4.0 9.3 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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
NVD 3.1 9.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

  • checkpoint Quantum Security Management
  • checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management

Classification

Weakness

References

Sources

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