CVE-2026-16232 (GCVE-0-2026-16232)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-07-22 13:53
Modified
2026-08-10 18:34
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication.
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.
References
Impacted products
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| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management |
Version: R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below Version: R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below Version: R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below Version: R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
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CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Data from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2026-07-22
Due date: 2026-07-25
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.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
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
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