{"cveID":"CVE-2026-16232","vendorProject":"Check Point","product":"SmartConsole","vulnerabilityName":"Check Point SmartConsole Improper Authentication Vulnerability","dateAdded":"2026-07-22","shortDescription":"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.","requiredAction":"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.","dueDate":"2026-07-25","knownRansomwareCampaignUse":"Unknown","notes":"https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: 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","cwes":["CWE-287"],"year":2026,"state":"unmapped","stale_reasons":[],"mappings":[],"techniques":[],"mapping_types":[],"has_exploitation_technique":false,"mapping_attack_versions":[],"mapping_domains":[],"sigma_coverage":null,"sigma_rules_tagged_cve":[],"added_after_mapping_snapshot":true,"_source":"kevmap","_built":"2026-08-23 05:47 UTC","_attack_version":"19.2"}