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CVE-2026-16232

Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Check Point SmartConsoleNetwork & edge
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CVSS
9.3Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 22 Jul 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)78.0%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version yet
Federal deadline25 Jul 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply 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. CISA KEV
Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version.

Timeline

  1. 22 Jul 2026Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 22 Jul 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV
  3. 22 Jul 2026, 13:53 UTCPublishedCVE List

Public exploit code and templates 2

  • Exploit moduleCheck Point SmartConsole Authentication Bypass Run Script RCE 22 Jul 2026Metasploit
  • Scanner templateCheck Point Security Management Server - SmartConsole Authentication BypassNuclei

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Description

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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 8

  • Quantum Security Managementaffected: R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or belowCVE List
  • Quantum Security Managementaffected: R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or belowCVE List
  • Quantum Security Managementaffected: R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or belowCVE List
  • Quantum Security Managementaffected: R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30CVE List
  • Multi-Domain Security Managementaffected: R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or belowCVE List
  • Multi-Domain Security Managementaffected: R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or belowCVE List
  • Multi-Domain Security Managementaffected: R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or belowCVE List
  • Multi-Domain Security Managementaffected: R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30CVE List

References 4