CVE-2023-0126
HighPre-authentication path traversal vulnerability in SMA1000 firmware version 12.4.2, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to access arbitrary files and directories stored outside the web root directory.
Published Jan 19, 2023 · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-0126 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Sma1000 Firmware (Sonicwall), SonicWall SMA1000.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Pre-authentication path traversal vulnerability in SMA1000 firmware version 12.4.2, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to access arbitrary files and directories stored outside the web root directory.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sma1000 FirmwareSonicwall | 12.4.2 | n/a |
| SonicWall SMA1000 | >= 12.4.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 19, 2023
Last updated
Apr 3, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Pre-authentication path traversal vulnerability in SMA1000 firmware version 12.4.2, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to access arbitrary files and directories stored outside the web root directory.
Affected: Sma1000 Firmware (Sonicwall) versions 12.4.2; SonicWall SMA1000 versions >= 12.4.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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