CVE-2026-16232

CVE-2026-16232 is actively exploited and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added July 22, 2026. EIP tracks 2 public exploits from researchers including sfewer-r7, WadesWeaponShed.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits CVE-2026-16232, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS). The exploit forges an application bind using the management server's SIC DN to obtain a SmartConsole administrator session token, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data like administrator records.

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.