Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-7481?

Affected: Sma 100 Firmware (Sonicwall); SMA100 versions >= 9.0.0.3 and earlier. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-7481 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

Is CVE-2019-7481 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-7481?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-7481?

Fixed versions are available, including Sma 100 Firmware 9.0.0.4.

How urgently should CVE-2019-7481 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2019-7481

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Vulnerability in SonicWall SMA100 allow unauthenticated user to gain read-only access to unauthorized resources.

Published Mar 9, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as TR-23-0138

Key Facts

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CVE-2019-7481 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Sma 100 Firmware (Sonicwall), SMA100.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Sma 100 Firmware 9.0.0.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

100%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings, used by ransomware

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Vulnerability in SonicWall SMA100 allow unauthenticated user to gain read-only access to unauthorized resources. This vulnerablity impacted SMA100 version 9.0.0.3 and earlier.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Nov 3, 2021	May 3, 2022	Known
Industry KEV feed	Nov 3, 2021	May 3, 2022	Known
CIRCL KEV	Nov 3, 2021	May 3, 2022	Known
ENISA EUVD	Nov 3, 2021	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Sma 100 FirmwareSonicwall	See advisory	9.0.0.4
SMA100	>= 9.0.0.3 and earlier	n/a

Patched Releases

Sma 100 Firmware

9.0.0.4

Timeline

Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Publicly disclosed
Mar 9, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Vulnerability in SonicWall SMA100 allow unauthenticated user to gain read-only access to unauthorized resources.
Affected: Sma 100 Firmware (Sonicwall); SMA100 versions >= 9.0.0.3 and earlier. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Sma 100 Firmware 9.0.0.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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