CVE-2023-44221

7.2 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: December 05, 2023 Modified: October 31, 2025

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0018
Source: PSIRT@sonicwall.com
Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0018
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-44221
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
15.7%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2025-05-22

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

sonicwall