Check Point Quantum Security Management up to R81.10 SmartConsole Login improper authentication

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A vulnerability was found in Check Point Quantum Security Management and Multi-Domain Security Management up to R81.10. It has been classified as very critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component SmartConsole Login. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-16232. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Check Point Quantum Security Management and Multi-Domain Security Management up to R81.10. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component SmartConsole Login. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at support.checkpoint.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-16232 since 07/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 07/22/2026 with a due date of 07/25/2026:

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 BO

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-47700). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Vendor

• Check Point

Name

• Multi-Domain Security Management
• Quantum Security Management

Version

• R77.30
• R80
• R80.10
• R80.20
• R80.30
• R81
• R81.10

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.checkpoint.com/

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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