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CVE-2026-16232

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 73.30% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-22 · Last synced 2026-08-21

CyberRota Analysis

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An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Check Point SmartConsole allows unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain a login token, granting them full administrative privileges. This exploitation can lead to unauthorized modifications of security policies and configurations, posing a significant risk to affected systems. Organizations using Check Point SmartConsole should prioritize immediate remediation, especially those with unrestricted internet access to their Management Server.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CISA KEV Details

Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Ransomware use: Unknown

Added to KEV: 2026-07-22

Required action: 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.

CVE
CVE-2026-16232
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
73.30%

Original NVD Description

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.

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