How severe is CVE-2022-1701?

CVE-2022-1701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1701?

CVE-2022-1701 primarily affects Sonicwall Sma 6200 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1701?

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-2022-1701 published?

CVE-2022-1701 was published on 2022-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1701

CVE-2022-1701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Sma 6200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Sonicwall Sma 6200 Firmware
Published: 2022-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SonicWall SMA1000 series firmware 12.4.0, 12.4.1-02965 and earlier versions uses a shared and hard-coded encryption key to store data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1701?: SonicWall SMA1000 series firmware 12.4.0, 12.4.1-02965 and earlier versions uses a shared and hard-coded encryption key to store data.
How severe is CVE-2022-1701?: CVE-2022-1701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1701?: CVE-2022-1701 primarily affects Sonicwall Sma 6200 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1701?: 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-2022-1701 published?: CVE-2022-1701 was published on 2022-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0009

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_6200_firmware:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_6200_firmware:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_6210_firmware:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_6210_firmware:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_7200_firmware:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_7200_firmware:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_7210_firmware:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_7210_firmware:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_8000v_firmware:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_8000v_firmware:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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