CVE-2023-44221

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 74.93%

Last modified

CVE-2023-44221 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 74.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
74.93%

99.4th 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 .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SonicwallSma 200 Firmware<= 10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicwallSma 210 Firmware<= 10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicwallSma 400 Firmware<= 10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicwallSma 410 Firmware<= 10.2.1.9-57sv
SonicwallSma 500v Firmware<= 10.2.1.9-57sv

References

Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44221?
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-44221?
CVE-2023-44221 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 74.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44221?
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