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CVE-2026-18574 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server (MDS). The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to exposed management services to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the Security Management Server. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the security management environment. Reported affected versions include Security Management Server and MDS releases R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 39 or below, R82 with Take 121 or below, R81.20 with Take 160 or below, and older supported branches including R81.10, R81, R80.40, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, and R80.
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A high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server that allows an unauthenticated network attacker to bypass management authentication and execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to full takeover of the Security Management environment.
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Security Management Server that can allow unauthenticated remote command execution and potentially full compromise of the management system.
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