CVE-2024-53704
SonicWall SonicOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the SSLVPN authentication mechanism that allows a remote attacker to bypass…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-02-18, remediation due 2025-03-11)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-287
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- Last modified
- 2026-08-04
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
SonicWall SonicOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the SSLVPN authentication mechanism that allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
Affected products
- sonicwall sonicos
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-03-11.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0003
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-53704
FAQ
Is CVE-2024-53704 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-53704 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-02-18, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-03-11. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-53704?
CVE-2024-53704 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2024-40766 — SonicWall SonicOS
- CVE-2020-5135 — SonicWall SonicOS
- CVE-2026-15409 — SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances
- CVE-2026-15410 — SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances
- CVE-2025-40602 — SonicWall SMA1000 appliance
- CVE-2023-44221 — SonicWall SMA100 Appliances
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