How severe is CVE-2019-7476?

CVE-2019-7476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7476?

CVE-2019-7476 primarily affects Sonicwall Global Management System. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7476?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-7476 published?

CVE-2019-7476 was published on 2019-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7476

CVE-2019-7476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Global Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1188.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Sonicwall Global Management System
Published: 2019-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in SonicWall Global Management System (GMS), allow a remote user to gain access to the appliance using existing SSH key. This vulnerability affects GMS versions 9.1, 9.0, 8.7, 8.6, 8.4, 8.3 and earlier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7476?: A vulnerability in SonicWall Global Management System (GMS), allow a remote user to gain access to the appliance using existing SSH key. This vulnerability affects GMS versions 9.1, 9.0, 8.7, 8.6, 8.4, 8.3 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2019-7476?: CVE-2019-7476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7476?: CVE-2019-7476 primarily affects Sonicwall Global Management System. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7476?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-7476 published?: CVE-2019-7476 was published on 2019-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0004

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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