CVE-2023-34124
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThe authentication mechanism in SonicWall GMS and Analytics Web Services had insufficient checks, allowing authentication bypass.
Published Jul 13, 2023 · Updated Apr 8, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-34124 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Analytics (Sonicwall), Global Management System (Sonicwall), GMS.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 17, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Analytics <=2.5.0.4-r7, Global Management System 9.3.2, Analytics 2.5.0.4-r7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The authentication mechanism in SonicWall GMS and Analytics Web Services had insufficient checks, allowing authentication bypass. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 17, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 26, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AnalyticsSonicwall | >= 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions | 2.5.0.4-r7 |
| Global Management SystemSonicwall | 9.3.2, 9.3.2-sp1 | 9.3.2 |
| GMS | >= 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions | n/a |
Patched Releases
Analytics
<=2.5.0.4-r7
Global Management System
9.3.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 13, 2023
Last updated
Apr 8, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 17, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-305 Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
References
- advisoryhttps://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0010
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-34123
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-34124
- advisoryhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-warns-admins-to-patch-critical-auth-bypass-bugs-immediately/
- advisoryhttps://www.sonicwall.com/support/knowledge-base/urgent-security-notice-sonicwall-gms-analytics-impacted-by-suite-of-vulnerabilities/230710150218060/
FAQ
Common Questions.
The authentication mechanism in SonicWall GMS and Analytics Web Services had insufficient checks, allowing authentication bypass.
Affected: Analytics (Sonicwall) versions >= 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions; Global Management System (Sonicwall) versions 9.3.2, 9.3.2-sp1; GMS versions >= 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 17, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Analytics <=2.5.0.4-r7, Global Management System 9.3.2, Analytics 2.5.0.4-r7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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