CVE-2019-7488: Critical severity sonicwall email security vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2019
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Updated

Weak default password cause vulnerability in SonicWall Email Security appliance which leads to attacker gain access to appliance database. This vulnerability affected Email Security Appliance version 10.0.2 and earlier.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SonicWall Email Security appliance<=10.0.2

Event History

Dec 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7488?

CVE-2019-7488 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive database information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-7488?

To mitigate CVE-2019-7488, update the SonicWall Email Security appliance to a version later than 10.0.2 and change any default passwords immediately.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7488?

CVE-2019-7488 affects SonicWall Email Security appliance versions 10.0.2 and earlier.

4

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2019-7488?

Exploiting CVE-2019-7488 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the appliance database, potentially compromising sensitive information.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-7488?

The best workaround for CVE-2019-7488 is to promptly change default passwords and ensure the appliance is updated to a secure version.

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