CVE-2024-53702Network attack vector

Secret disclosure via predictable backup codes

Published Dec 5, 2024 · Updated Dec 5, 2024

Weak PRNG use in SonicWall SMA 100 Series 10.2.1.13-72sv and earlier allows remote attackers to predict backup codes and disclose secrets. The SSLVPN backup-code generator uses a cryptographically weak pseudorandom source, making its generated authentication secret predictable in certain cases. No authentication or user interaction is required, but exposure is limited to the generated secret; SonicWall has not disclosed the exact prediction conditions.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.33%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Weak PRNG use in SonicWall SMA 100 Series 10.2.1.13-72sv and earlier allows remote attackers to predict backup codes and disclose secrets. The SSLVPN backup-code generator uses a cryptographically weak pseudorandom source, making its generated authentication secret predictable in certain cases. No authentication or user interaction is required, but exposure is limited to the generated secret; SonicWall has not disclosed the exact prediction conditions.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-53702
Published
Dec 5, 2024
Updated
Dec 5, 2024
Vendor
SonicWall
Product
SonicWall Secure Mobile Access 100 Series Firmware
Classifications
CWE-338
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 5, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 5, 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=0 <=10.2.1.13-72sv

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

SonicWall · SonicWall Secure Mobile Access 100 Series Firmwareversion=0 <=10.2.1.13-72sv
SonicWall · Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Seriesversion=10.2.1.13-72sv and earlier versions

Published CVSS scores

5.3CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
5.3SonicWallCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-338Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

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