Improper authentication in Gaia - CVE-2026-16232
Published: July 23, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU139241
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-16232
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Gaia
How to mitigate CVE-2026-16232
Install security update from vendor's website.
Gaia - addressed in versions R81.20 Take 158, R82 Take 118, R82.10 Take 36