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.
Is CVE-2026-16232 exploited?
Listed in the CISA KEV catalog on 2026-07-22.
Federal remediation due 2026-07-25.
Past that date by 21 days.
Public exploit code: none found in monitored sources.
Public detection rules exist.
Which products and versions are affected?
No affected package list recorded here yet.
Is there a patch?
No patch identifier recorded here yet.
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