#VU107327 Improper privilege management in NetExtender for Windows - CVE-2025-23008

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107327

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-2025-23008

CWE-ID: CWE-269

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can modify application's configuration and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetExtender for Windows: 9.0.0.274 - 10.3.1

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External links
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0006

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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.