Vulnerability identifier: #VU71724

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0126

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SonicWall SMA 1000
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system outside of the webroot.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0001

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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