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.
Fix
Public exploits 4
- Check Point SmartConsole Authentication Bypass Run Script RCE (exploit module) Metasploit · verified · 2026-07-22
- HackSpeak/CVE-2026-16232 PoC on GitHub
- WadesWeaponShed/Check-Point-Trusted-Access-Review PoC on GitHub
- sfewer-r7/CVE-2026-16232 PoC on GitHub
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CISA KEV required action · due 2026-07-25
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.
Added to the catalog 2026-07-22. CISA KEV
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 2
- EPSS0.78 → 0.04
- First seenCVSS 9.3 · in KEV · checkpointNVD modified 2026-10-24 13:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 122
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References 2
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232 US Government Resource