How severe is CVE-2019-7478?

CVE-2019-7478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7478?

CVE-2019-7478 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-2019-7478?

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

When was CVE-2019-7478 published?

CVE-2019-7478 was published on 2019-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7478

CVE-2019-7478 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Global Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Sonicwall Global Management System
Published: 2019-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in GMS allow unauthenticated user to SQL injection in Webservice module. This vulnerability affected GMS versions GMS 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 9.0 and 9.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7478?: A vulnerability in GMS allow unauthenticated user to SQL injection in Webservice module. This vulnerability affected GMS versions GMS 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 9.0 and 9.1.
How severe is CVE-2019-7478?: CVE-2019-7478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7478?: CVE-2019-7478 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-2019-7478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-7478 published?: CVE-2019-7478 was published on 2019-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0011

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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