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CVE-2026-16232

Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Check Point SmartConsole CWE-287

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.

CVSS Score
9.1
Critical
EPSS — Exploit Probability
72%
Riskier than 99% of all CVEs · checked 2026-09-05
Exploitation
Confirmed in the wild
KEV since 2026-07-22
Remediation
Patch available
Federal deadline 2026-07-25
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. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-07-25.

NVD entry Vendor patch PoC / advisory CISA KEV

12 articles across 6 outlets · first covered Jul 22, 2026 · latest Jul 29, 2026

Associated threat actors

Qilin

Coverage timeline

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