Critical severity · published Aug 3, 2026
CVE-2026-18574
Authentication Bypass in Check Point Security Management Server
9.3
CVSS
0.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.9% · higher than 59% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MS
Multi-Domain Security Management Server · checkpoint
R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 39 or below; R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 121 or below; R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 160 or below; R81.10; R81; R80.40; +4 more · source: vendor
SM
Security Management Server · checkpoint
R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 39 or below; R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 121 or below; R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 160 or below; R81.10; R81; R80.40; +4 more · source: vendor
Affected product
MS
Multi-Domain Security Management Server
checkpoint
