CVE-2026-16232 Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass SmartConsole login to gain administrative privileges and modify security policies if Trusted Clients are not restricted.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 22 Jul 2026
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16232?
CVE-2026-16232 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management, published on 22 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16232?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management, Checkpoint Quantum Security Management.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16232?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 25 Jul 2026.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-16232 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2026-16232 in the wild since at least 22 Jul 2026.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in checkpoint Multi-Domain Security Management
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2xx-23gx-734v.