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AnalyticsApplication · Sonicwall

CVE-2023-34133

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-07-13
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 9.3.2 or later.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
High EPSS Public exploit Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in SonicWall GMS and Analytics allows an unauthenticated attacker to extract sensitive information from the application database. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis
How this class of weakness works · CWE-89

User input is woven into a database query, letting an attacker rewrite the query's logic. From there they can read, alter, or destroy data — frequently the entire database. The reliable fix is parameterised queries (prepared statements), so input is always treated as data and never as SQL.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
AnalyticsApplication
Affected:<= 2.5.0.4-r7
Global Management SystemApplication
Affected:< 9.3.2= 9.3.2

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

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

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 9.3.2 or later
Fixed in 9.3.2
Recommended fix Moderate confidence

GMS: 9.3.2-SP2 or later/latest; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R8 or later/latest

  1. 1. Identify the currently installed version of SonicWall GMS or Analytics by accessing the product management interface or checking system information.
  2. 2. For SonicWall GMS: Upgrade to version 9.3.2-SP2 or later if available, or to the latest stable release beyond 9.3.2-SP1.
  3. 3. For SonicWall Analytics: Upgrade to version 2.5.0.4-R8 or later if available, or to the latest stable release beyond 2.5.0.4-R7.
  4. 4. Before upgrading, review the product release notes and ensure the target version is compatible with your existing infrastructure and dependencies.
  5. 5. Perform the upgrade following the official SonicWall upgrade documentation, including any required backup procedures.
  6. 6. After upgrade, verify the application starts correctly and test critical functionality to confirm the patch was applied successfully.
  7. 7. Monitor SonicWall security advisories for any further updates or additional required actions.
Caveat Review compatibility notes for upgrade path; ensure proper backup before proceeding

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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