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CVE-2026-16232

Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token

CVSS 9.3 critical · checkpoint Quantum Security Management · published 2026-07-22

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.

NVD · CVE.org

Coverage 2 sources

  1. 2026-07-22 CISA Cybersecurity Advisories critical CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

    CISA added two exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV Catalog: CVE-2026-16232 in Check Point SmartConsole and CVE-2026-50522 in Microsoft SharePoint.

  2. 2026-07-23 Help Net Security critical Attackers exploit critical Check Point flaw to take over firewall management (CVE-2026-16232)

    Attackers exploit critical Check Point flaw to gain admin privileges on firewall management.

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