CVE-2023-1101

Name: CVE-2023-1101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-02T22:15:09.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1101 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SonicOS SSLVPN improper restriction of excessive MFA attempts vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to use excessive MFA codes.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SonicOS SSLVPN improper restriction of excessive MFA attempts vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to use excessive MFA codes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Sonicos	< 7.0.1-5111
Sonicwall	Sonicos	<= 7.0.1-5083
Sonicwall	Sonicos	<= 6.5.4.4-44v-21-1551
Sonicwall	Sonicos	<= 6.5.4.11-97n

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0005Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0005Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1101?

SonicOS SSLVPN improper restriction of excessive MFA attempts vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to use excessive MFA codes.

How severe is CVE-2023-1101?

CVE-2023-1101 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1101?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-1101?

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Source: NVD / NIST