Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16232 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | checkpoint |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-22 14:17:15 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-10 19:59:12 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v4.0 9.3 CRITICAL from [email protected]
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
EPSS: 0.732960000 probability, percentile 0.994090000 (date 2026-08-11)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-07-22; due 2026-07-25; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-287 | CWE-287 CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.3 | CRITICAL | 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/C... |
| 4.0 | CNA | CVSS | 9.3 | CRITICAL | 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 |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v4.0 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowAttack Requirements
NonePrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighSub Conf.
NoneSub Integrity
NoneSub Availability
NoneCVSS: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
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Product | SmartConsole |
| Name | Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability |
| 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. |
| Notes | https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16232 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | affected R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | affected R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | affected R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | affected R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below | Not specified |
| CNA | Checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | affected R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 | [email protected] | support.checkpoint.com | Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory |
| vincent.vulcoord.net/score | MITRE | vincent.vulcoord.net | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.