CVE-2023-34136CWE-434

Vulnerability in SonicWall GMS and Analytics allows unauthenticated attacker to upload files to a restricted location not controlled by the attacker

published July 13, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unauthenticated attacker can sneak files into your SonicWall GMS and Analytics installations without a password! That's like letting someone drop off packages in your office without checking who they are. 😱 Picture a delivery service that accepts packages without verifying the sender's identity. In this case, the SonicWall system allows files to be uploaded to a restricted location, opening the door for potential misuse without proper checks. This means an attacker could potentially upload malicious files, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems. Since sensitive information could be compromised, the consequences could be quite severe, impacting not just your operations but also your customers' trust.

Put simply

Picture a delivery service that accepts packages without verifying the sender's identity. In this case, the SonicWall system allows files to be uploaded to a restricted location, opening the door for potential misuse without proper checks. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to upload files to restricted areas of SonicWall's GMS and Analytics versions 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier, and 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier, creating a gateway for malicious activities.

What to do

This means an attacker could potentially upload malicious files, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems. Since sensitive information could be compromised, the consequences could be quite severe, impacting not just your operations but also your customers' trust. To remediate this vulnerability, ensure that you're running the latest versions of SonicWall GMS and Analytics. Update to GMS 9.3.2-SP2 or later, and for Analytics, upgrade to version 2.5.0.4-R8 or later. Regularly review your file upload configurations to ensure they're secure. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're one step closer to securing your systems and becoming a security hero! 🦸‍♂️✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00798 · 56.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-07-13T02:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 02:40Z
    Vulnerability in SonicWall GMS and Analytics allows unauthenticated attacker to upload files to a restricted location not controlled by the attacker
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