{"id":"CVE-2026-16232","published":"2026-07-22T14:17:15Z","modified":"2026-10-24T13:10:00Z","title":"Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability","vendor":"Check Point","product":"SmartConsole","tier":"core","eol":null,"description":{"text":"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.","provenance":"source","from":"NVD"},"summary":{"text":"Check Point SmartConsole, the administrative management client for Check Point security products, contains an improper authentication flaw in its login process. An unauthenticated remote attacker with internet access to the Management Server IP address can obtain an application login token and use it to authenticate with full administrative privileges, allowing them to modify security policies and configurations, provided the server's configuration does not restrict Trusted Clients.","provenance":"ai","model":"claude-haiku-5-5","generatedAt":"2026-10-23T07:10:22Z"},"cvss":{"score":9.8,"severity":"CRITICAL","version":"3.1","vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H","provenance":"source","from":"NVD"},"epss":{"score":0.03517,"percentile":0.89205,"date":"2026-10-30","provenance":"source"},"kev":{"dateAdded":"2026-07-22","dueDate":"2026-07-25","ransomware":false,"requiredAction":"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.","notes":"https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; 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