CVE-2026-16232
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability is confirmed as actively exploited and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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.
CISA 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
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.
Severity
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation Context
as of October 15, 2026- CISA added CVE-2026-16232 to the KEV catalog on the day its CVE record was published. The median for entries added in 2026 so far is 14 days.
- It is one of 5 Check Point entries in the CISA KEV catalog, and one of 4 added in 2026.
- Its current EPSS score (78.0%) is higher than that of 62% of CISA KEV entries.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | checkpoint Quantum Security Management | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
| checkpoint | checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
References
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