CVE-2023-34127
HighPublic exploitImproper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in SonicWall GMS, SonicWall Analytics enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Published Jul 13, 2023 · Updated Apr 23, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-34127 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Analytics (Sonicwall), Global Management System (Sonicwall), GMS.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% 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 very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in SonicWall GMS, SonicWall Analytics enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.
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 23, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in SonicWall GMS, SonicWall Analytics enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
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 not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 very likely to be exploited soon.
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