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An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS) could allow an… (CVE-2026-18574)

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Critical
Published: 08/03/2026 (08/03/2026, 15:32:45 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
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/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

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Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 12:58:29 UTC

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.

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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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