CVE-2025-40602

Name: CVE-2025-40602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-18T11:15:46.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-40602 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.2th 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 Dec 24, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Sma6200 Firmware	< 12.4.3-03245
Sonicwall	Sma6200 Firmware	>= 12.5.0, < 12.5.0-02283
Sonicwall	Sma6210 Firmware	< 12.4.3-03245
Sonicwall	Sma6210 Firmware	>= 12.5.0, < 12.5.0-02283
Sonicwall	Sma7200 Firmware	< 12.4.3-03245
Sonicwall	Sma7200 Firmware	>= 12.5.0, < 12.5.0-02283
Sonicwall	Sma7210 Firmware	< 12.4.3-03245
Sonicwall	Sma7210 Firmware	>= 12.5.0, < 12.5.0-02283
Sonicwall	Sma8200v	< 12.4.3-03245
Sonicwall	Sma8200v	>= 12.5.0, < 12.5.0-02283

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0019Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-40602US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40602?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).

How severe is CVE-2025-40602?

CVE-2025-40602 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40602?

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