An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) could allow an… (CVE-2026-18574)
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) allows unauthenticated remote attackers with network access to execute arbitrary commands. This could lead to full compromise of the Security Management system. The issue was discovered internally by Check Point with no current evidence of active exploitation. No patch or remediation details are provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18574 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS). It enables an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to management services to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the security management infrastructure. The vulnerability was internally discovered by Check Point, and no active exploitation has been reported. No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected servers, leading to full compromise of the Check Point Security Management system. This could severely impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the security management environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, monitor vendor communications closely for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) could allow an… (CVE-2026-18574)
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) allows unauthenticated remote attackers with network access to execute arbitrary commands. This could lead to full compromise of the Security Management system. The issue was discovered internally by Check Point with no current evidence of active exploitation. No patch or remediation details are provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18574 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS). It enables an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to management services to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the security management infrastructure. The vulnerability was internally discovered by Check Point, and no active exploitation has been reported. No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected servers, leading to full compromise of the Check Point Security Management system. This could severely impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the security management environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, monitor vendor communications closely for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-79qj-wj2w-h4v7
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-18574"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a71066abf32cb7a3439507b
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 21:21:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 12:58:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 154
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