CVE-2026-16232: Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- Is it exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on , the same day the CVE record was published.
- How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?
- 3.5%
EPSS score, percentile 89.2 of all scored records
- How severe?
- 9.3 Critical
CVSS v4.0 base score, given by the CNA
- What should I do?
CISA deadline . Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions … Full text
The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.
- Which versions are affected?
Affected
- R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below
- R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below
- R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below
- R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30
- R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below
- R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below
and 2 more in the table below
Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, 2026.10.28, as of ; FIRST Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS), v2026.06.15, as of ; CVE List V5 (CVE Program), cve_2026-10-28_0000Z, as of . About the data.
What to do
Required action, set by CISA
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.
CISA due date for this action: .
Advisories and patches
The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.
Linked from CISA's catalog entry
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169/
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16232
Affected products and versions
As listed in the CVE record.
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below |
| Affected | R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below |
| Affected | R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below |
| Affected | R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below |
| Affected | R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below |
| Affected | R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below |
| Affected | R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30 |
Source: CVE List V5 (CVE Program), cve_2026-10-28_0000Z, as of . About the data.
About this vulnerability
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.
Summary: CISA's KEV catalog, as of .
- CISA added CVE-2026-16232 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 22 Jul 2026.
- CISA's ransomware flag for this entry is "Unknown": no evidence of ransomware use in the catalog, which is not proof of none.
- The due date CISA sets for the required action is 25 Jul 2026.
- The CVE record was published on 22 Jul 2026, the same day it was added to KEV.
- The CVE record carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical), given by its CNA.
- FIRST's EPSS model puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.5% (percentile 89.2), as of 28 Oct 2026.
- CISA's SSVC assessment in the CVE record: exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total.
Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, 2026.10.28, as of ; CVE List V5 (CVE Program), cve_2026-10-28_0000Z, as of ; FIRST Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS), v2026.06.15, as of . About the data.
Description
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
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.
Source: CVE List V5 (CVE Program), cve_2026-10-28_0000Z, as of . About the data.
Weakness
- CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
CWE and CAPEC are maintained by MITRE; the entries are those named in the CVE record and the KEV entry.
Timeline
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References
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