CVE-2023-44221

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, potentially leading to OS Command Injection Vulnerability.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductSonicWall SMA100 Appliances
PublishedDec 5, 2023
First seenDec 5, 2023
Added to KEVMay 1, 2025

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: May 22, 2025

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
sonicwall sma_200_firmwarev ≤ 10.2.1.9-57sv—
sonicwall sma_210_firmwarev ≤ 10.2.1.9-57sv—
sonicwall sma_400_firmwarev ≤ 10.2.1.9-57sv—
sonicwall sma_410_firmwarev ≤ 10.2.1.9-57sv—
sonicwall sma_500v_firmwarev ≤ 10.2.1.9-57sv—

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CVE-2023-44221 · SonicWall SMA100 Appliances · Dark Radar