Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability
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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.
9.8
72.1%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Jul 22, 2026
- Modified
- Oct 24, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Jul 22, 2026
- Federal patch due
- Jul 25, 2026
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.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2026-16232, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit — cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2026-16232 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists — see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-16232?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-16232?
CVE-2026-16232 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2026-16232 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2026-16232 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Jul 22, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-16232?
72.1% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 72.1% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (99% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16232?
CVE-2026-16232 is classified under CWE-287 (CWE-287: Improper Authentication.).
Cross-checked against
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