Check Point Patches Exploited SmartConsole Flaw Allowing Full Admin Access

Check Point has patched CVE-2026-16232, a critical authentication bypass in SmartConsole allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain full admin access to security management systems. The flaw is under active exploitation and affects organisations with Management Servers exposed directly to the internet without IP restrictions.

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