Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability
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.
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.
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Details
- Vendor
- Check Point
- Product
- SmartConsole
- CVE
- CVE-2026-16232
- Affected versions
- Multi-Domain Security Management: from R77.30 up to before R81.20
Multi-Domain Security Management: R81.20 GA and take up to take_146
Multi-Domain Security Management: R82 GA and take up to take_107
Multi-Domain Security Management: R82.10 GA and take up to take_24 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 9.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- July 25, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- July 22, 2026
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.