#VU103450 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in NetExtender for Windows - CVE-2025-23007

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103450

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-23007

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NetExtender for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: SonicWall

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the Windows client log export function allows access to Windows system files. A local user can abuse the feature to read sensitive files on the system and use the obtained information to elevate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetExtender for Windows: before 10.3.1

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External links
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0005

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.