CVE-2026-16232
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAuthentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
7 hours faster than CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jul 22, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 22, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| checkpoint |
Quantum Security Management
|
R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Quantum Security Management
|
R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Quantum Security Management
|
R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Quantum Security Management
|
R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Multi-Domain Security Management
|
R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Multi-Domain Security Management
|
R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Multi-Domain Security Management
|
R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below |
Affected |
| checkpoint |
Multi-Domain Security Management
|
R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
Affected |
CVE References
- support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 support.checkpoint.com · CVE Record https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| All CISA Advisories First | 2026-07-22 12:00 UTC |
| Check Point Blog | 2026-07-22 15:57 UTC |
| Daily CyberSecurity | 2026-07-22 17:29 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-07-22 19:00 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-07-22 21:01 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
Operational indicators linked to exploitation of this CVE. IoCs age over time — especially IP addresses.
| Type | Indicator | First Seen | Last Seen | Age | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP |
139.28.37.250
|
2026-07-22 15:58 UTC | 2026-07-22 17:59 UTC | about 9 hours ago | Source |
| IP |
151.241.99.207
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2026-07-22 15:58 UTC | 2026-07-22 17:59 UTC | about 9 hours ago | Source |
| IP |
151.241.99.233
|
2026-07-22 15:58 UTC | 2026-07-22 17:59 UTC | about 9 hours ago | Source |
| IP |
158.62.198.182
|
2026-07-22 15:58 UTC | 2026-07-22 17:59 UTC | about 9 hours ago | Source |
| IP |
192.142.10.99
|
2026-07-22 15:58 UTC | 2026-07-22 17:59 UTC | about 9 hours ago | Source |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-22 15:57:00 UTC · Check Point Blog
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Authentication
Recent Mentions
Daily CyberSecurity · Jul 22, 2026
TL;DR Check Point disclosed a SmartConsole authentication bypass on July 22, 2026. The flaw, CVE-2026-16232, is already exploited The post Check Point SmartConsole Auth Bypass CVE-2026-16232 Exploited in the Wild appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.
All CISA Advisories · Jul 22, 2026
CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-16232 Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability CVE-2026-50522 Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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21:01 UTC about 4 hours ago21:01 UTC · about 4 hours ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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19:00 UTC about 6 hours ago19:00 UTC · about 6 hours ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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17:29 UTC about 7 hours ago17:29 UTC · about 7 hours ago
KEV confirmed by Daily CyberSecurity
Exploitation attested by an external source
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15:58 UTC about 9 hours ago15:58 UTC · about 9 hours ago
Indicators of compromise added (6)
Indicators of compromise recorded
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15:57 UTC about 9 hours ago15:57 UTC · about 9 hours ago
KEV confirmed by Check Point Blog
Exploitation attested by an external source
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13:53 UTC about 11 hours ago13:53 UTC · about 11 hours ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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12:00 UTC about 13 hours ago12:00 UTC · about 13 hours ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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12:14 UTC 4 days ago12:14 UTC · 4 days ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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