Check Point · SmartConsole
CVE-2026-16232
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
What it is
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.
CISA: Check Point SmartConsole contains an improper authentication vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain an application login token and use it to authenticate with full administrative privileges.
What to do
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 US federal agencies: July 25, 2026
- Added to the CISA list
- July 22, 2026
- Published
- July 22, 2026
- Severity
- Critical 9.3 CVSS 4.0
- Chance of attacks in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- 3.5% in the top 10.8% of all known vulnerabilities
- Weakness
- CWE-287
- More details
- NVD · CVE.org · CISA
All references (1)
More exploited flaws from Check Point
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Improper Certificate Validation | Multiple Products | Critical 9.8 | 54% |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Path Traversal | Multiple Products | Critical 9.8 | 92% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Improper Authentication | Security Gateway | Critical 9.3 | 85% |
| May 30, 2024 | Information Disclosure | Quantum Security Gateways | High 8.6 | >99.9% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.