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CVE-2026-16232

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Detection and validation

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  • Sigma

    Not mapped by tracked sources.

  • Atomic

    Not mapped by tracked sources.

  • Nuclei

    Check Point Security Management Server - SmartConsole Authentication Bypass. Check identifier: CVE-2026-16232.

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  • Metasploit

    exploit/linux/misc/checkpoint_smartconsole_cve_2026_16232_rce. Rank: Excellent.

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What it is

Reported

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.

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What is affected

Reported

Check Point; SmartConsole. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

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Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 467.1

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Exploitation evidence

Reported

Active exploitation · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog

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What to do

Reported

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.

Source remediation ↗

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