CVE-2026-18574
Authentication Bypass in Check Point Security Management Server
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to Management services to execute arbitrary commands on the Security Management Server. Successful exploitation could result in full compromise of the Security Management system. Check Point discovered this issue internally and has no indication of active exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 3, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 3, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18574
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 897c38be-0345-43cd-b6cf-fe179e0c4f45 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches from Check Point.
- Restrict network access to Management services.
- Monitor systems for unauthorized activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18574.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185222 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-18574 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18574
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-18574', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-03T13:16:47.738211Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'checkpoint', 'product': 'Security Management Server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 39 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 121 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 160 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.40'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.30'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.20'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80'}]}, {'vendor': 'checkpoint', 'product': 'Multi-Domain Security Management Server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 39 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 121 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 160 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.40'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.30'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.20'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R80'}]}] Added Description An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to Management services to execute arbitrary commands on the Security Management Server. Successful exploitation could result in full compromise of the Security Management system. Check Point discovered this issue internally and has no indication of active exploitation. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-288 Added Reference https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185222