CVE-2023-44218

Description

A flaw within the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature enables an unauthorized user to gain access to the host Windows operating system with 'SYSTEM' level privileges, leading to a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory sonicwall.com
Affected: SonicWall NetExtender
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0014 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44218?
CVE-2023-44218 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44218?
To fix CVE-2023-44218, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-44218 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44218 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-44218?
CVE-2023-44218 affects SonicWall NetExtender.
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