Vulnerability identifier: #VU78337

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34129

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SonicWall GMS
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
SonicWall Analytics
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: SonicWall

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 user can traverse the directory and extract arbitrary files using Zip Slip method to any location on the underlying filesystem with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SonicWall GMS: 9.3.2-SP1

SonicWall Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7

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External links
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0010
http://www.sonicwall.com/support/knowledge-base/urgent-security-notice-sonicwall-gms-analytics-impacted-by-suite-of-vulnerabilities/230710150218060/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1154/

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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?

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