#VU89082 Use of Hard-coded Password in SonicWall GMS - CVE-2024-29011


| Updated: 2024-05-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89082

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29011

CWE-ID: CWE-259

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SonicWall GMS
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded password within the application. A remote non-authenticated attacker can use the hard-coded password to bypass authentication and compromise the affected appliance.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2024-0007
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-421/


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.


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