CVE-2019-7479
CVE-2019-7479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Sonicos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Sonicwall Sonicos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in SonicOS allow authenticated read-only admin can elevate permissions to configuration mode. This vulnerability affected SonicOS Gen 5 version 5.9.1.12-4o and earlier, Gen 6 version 6.2.7.4-32n, 6.5.1.4-4n, 6.5.2.3-4n, 6.5.3.3-3n, 6.2.7.10-3n, 6.4.1.0-3n, 6.5.3.3-3n, 6.5.1.9-4n and SonicOSv 6.5.0.2-8v_RC363 (VMWARE), 6.5.0.2.8v_RC367 (AZURE), SonicOSv 6.5.0.2.8v_RC368 (AWS), SonicOSv 6.5.0.2.8v_RC366 (HYPER_V).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-7479?
- A vulnerability in SonicOS allow authenticated read-only admin can elevate permissions to configuration mode. This vulnerability affected SonicOS Gen 5 version 5.9.1.12-4o and earlier, Gen 6 version 6.2.7.4-32n, 6.5.1.4-4n, 6.5.2.3-4n, 6.5.3.3-3n, 6.2.7.10-3n, 6.4.1.0-3n, 6.5.3.3-3n, 6.5.1.9-4n and SonicOSv 6.5.0.2-8v_RC363 (VMWARE), 6.5.0.2.8v_RC367 (AZURE), SonicOSv 6.5.0.2.8v_RC368 (AWS), SonicOSv 6.5.0.2.8v_RC366 (HYPER_V).
- How severe is CVE-2019-7479?
- CVE-2019-7479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-7479 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-7479?
- CVE-2019-7479 primarily affects Sonicwall Sonicos. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-7479?
- 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-2019-7479 published?
- CVE-2019-7479 was published on 2019-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.2.7.4-32n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.2.7.10-3n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.4.1.0-3n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.5.1.4-4n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.5.1.9-4n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.5.2.3-4n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.5.3.3-3n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicosv:6.5.0.2.8v:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicosv:6.5.0.2.8v:rc363:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicosv:6.5.0.2.8v:rc366:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicosv:6.5.0.2.8v:rc367:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicosv:6.5.0.2.8v:rc368:*:*:*:*:*:*
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