by Kastro CVE-2026-16232
checkpoint Quantum Security Management — Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Description · from the CVE record
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.
Affected
ProductAffectedFixed inSource
Quantum Security ManagementR82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below–CNA
Quantum Security ManagementR82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below–CNA
Quantum Security ManagementR81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below–CNA
Quantum Security ManagementR81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30–CNA
Multi-Domain Security ManagementR82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below–CNA
Multi-Domain Security ManagementR82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below–CNA
Multi-Domain Security ManagementR81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below–CNA
Multi-Domain Security ManagementR81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30–CNA
Scores by source
NVD9.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
checkpoint (CNA)9.3CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CISA ADPSSVCExploitation: active · Automatable: yes · Technical impact: total