Vulnerability details
CVE-2026-16232
Actively exploited
checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Managementcheckpoint Quantum Security Management
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
CVSS 4.0
9.3Critical
Official 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.
CVSS scores
| Score | Version | Source | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3Critical | 4.0 | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) (checkpoint) | 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 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Multi-Domain Security Management | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
| checkpoint | Quantum Security Management | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below | CVEProject cvelistV5 (CNA) |
References and advisories
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Details
- Published
- 2026-07-22
- Last updated
- 2026-08-10
- State
- Published
- Assigner (CNA)
- checkpoint
- Kolun priority
- 81 · Critical
CISA KEV catalog
- Date added
- 2026-07-22
- Due date
- 2026-07-25
- Used in ransomware
- Unknown
Exploit prediction (EPSS)
3.51%
Probability of exploitation in 30 days
89.2%
Percentile (among all CVEs)
SSVC assessment (CISA)
- Automatable
- Yes
- Exploitation
- Active
- Technical impact
- Total
Weaknesses (CWE)
- CWE-287Improper Authentication.