CVE-2022-22273Network attack vector

Authenticated command execution via undisclosed input handling

Published Mar 17, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

OS command injection in SonicWall SRA and SMA 100 firmware allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating-system commands. SonicWall identifies improper neutralization of special elements but does not disclose the affected parameter, handler, or command-construction path. A valid appliance session is required; successful exploitation runs attacker-supplied commands with the vulnerable service's privileges and can compromise appliance data and operation.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.93%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
Hinoki checkNot available
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in SonicWall SRA and SMA 100 firmware allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating-system commands. SonicWall identifies improper neutralization of special elements but does not disclose the affected parameter, handler, or command-construction path. A valid appliance session is required; successful exploitation runs attacker-supplied commands with the vulnerable service's privileges and can compromise appliance data and operation.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-22273
Published
Mar 17, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
SonicWall
Product
Secure Mobile Access 100 Series
Classifications
CWE-78, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 17, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=SMA100 Series 9.0.0.9-26sv and earlier versions.
  2. Affected versionversion=SRA Series 9.0.0.5-19sv and earlier versions.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

SonicWall · Secure Mobile Access 100 Seriesversion=SMA100 Series 9.0.0.9-26sv and earlier versions.; version=SRA Series 9.0.0.5-19sv and earlier versions.
SonicWall · Secure Remote Access (SRA)version=0 <=9.0.0.5-19sv
SonicWall · Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Seriesversion=0 <=9.0.0.9-26sv

Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.5NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

Public exploit references

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