CVE-2019-7483

Name: CVE-2019-7483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-19T01:15:10.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 3.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7483 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In SonicWall SMA100, an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability in the handleWAFRedirect CGI allows the user to test for the presence of a file on the server.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 3.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SonicWall SMA100, an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability in the handleWAFRedirect CGI allows the user to test for the presence of a file on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.98%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 18, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Sma 100 Firmware	< 9.0.0.4

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0018Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0018Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-7483US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7483?

In SonicWall SMA100, an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability in the handleWAFRedirect CGI allows the user to test for the presence of a file on the server.

How severe is CVE-2019-7483?

CVE-2019-7483 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7483?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST