Improper authentication in Gaia - CVE-2026-16232

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Improper authentication in Gaia - CVE-2026-16232

Published: July 23, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU139241
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-16232
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Check Point Software Technologies
Affected software:
Gaia

Detailed vulnerability description

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. 


How to mitigate CVE-2026-16232

Install security update from vendor's website.

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