7.2
CWE
78 77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-44221: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Dec 05 2023(Updated: )

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, potentially leading to OS Command Injection Vulnerability.

Credit: PSIRT@sonicwall.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
SonicWall SMA 200<=10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware
All of
SonicWall SMA 210<=10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicWall SMA 210 Firmware
All of
SonicWall SMA 400<=10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware
All of
SonicWall SMA 410<=10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicWall SMA 410
All of
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware<=10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-44221?

    CVE-2023-44221 has been classified with a medium to high severity, indicating a significant risk for systems affected.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-44221?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-44221, users should upgrade to the latest firmware versions of the SonicWall SMA series that address this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-44221?

    CVE-2023-44221 impacts SonicWall SMA models 200, 210, 400, 410, and 500v running firmware versions up to and including 10.2.1.9-57sv.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-44221?

    CVE-2023-44221 is categorized as an OS command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization in the SSL-VPN management interface.

  • Can CVE-2023-44221 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-44221 can be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privileges.

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