CVE-2023-41715

Name: CVE-2023-41715
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-17T23:15:12.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41715 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SonicOS post-authentication Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the SonicOS SSL VPN Tunnel allows users to elevate their privileges inside the tunnel. . EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SonicOS post-authentication Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the SonicOS SSL VPN Tunnel allows users to elevate their privileges inside the tunnel.

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

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Sonicos	< 7.0.1-5145
Sonicwall	Sonicos	< 6.5.4.4-44v-21-2340
Sonicwall	Sonicos	< 6.5.4.13-105n

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0012Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0012Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41715?

SonicOS post-authentication Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the SonicOS SSL VPN Tunnel allows users to elevate their privileges inside the tunnel.

How severe is CVE-2023-41715?

CVE-2023-41715 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41715?

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-2023-41715?

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Source: NVD / NIST