Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server
CVE-2026-18574

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Checkpoint
Status
Security Management Server
Multi-domain Security Management Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18574?

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) that may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access Management services and execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise. Check Point has identified this issue through internal measures and reports no evidence of active exploitation at this time.

Affected Version(s)

Multi-Domain Security Management Server R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 39 or below

Multi-Domain Security Management Server R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 121 or below

Multi-Domain Security Management Server R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 160 or below

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-18574
Created by HORKimhab

References

https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185222
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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