Vulnerability identifier: #VU62295

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22279

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SMA 100
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: SonicWall

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild along with #VU62294 (CVE-2021-20028).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SMA 100: 9.0.0.9-26sv

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External links
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0006

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.