SB2026072351 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Check Point Gaia
Published: July 23, 2026
Breakdown by Severity
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- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-16232)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication in SmartConsole login using application token in Management when handling login requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted login request to bypass authentication.
The vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-62144)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication and escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in Management when handling authentication requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to bypass authentication and escalate privileges.
3) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-62145)
CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in GaiaOS WebUI when handling local access to the web interface. A local user can access the vulnerable interface to escalate privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-advisory-action-required-active-exploitation-of-check-point-smartconsole-authentication-bypass-cve-2026-16232/
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185152?_gl=1*15uv33e*_gcl_au*NzIxOTYwMzYzLjE3ODQ4MDQ4NDA.
- https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185153