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Check Point Patches Actively Exploited SmartConsole Authentication Bypass

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Check Point fixed a critical authentication bypass in SmartConsole, tracked as CVE-2026-16232 with a CVSS score of 9.3, that is already under active exploitation. The flaw affects Security Management and Multi-Domain Management products, allowing full admin access. Users are urged to apply the patch immediately.

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The high CVSS score and active exploitation make this a must-patch for enterprises, but the disclosure timeline suggests attackers may have had a head start.
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