How severe is CVE-2022-1703?

CVE-2022-1703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-1703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1703?

CVE-2022-1703 primarily affects Sonicwall Sma 210 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1703?

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-2022-1703 published?

CVE-2022-1703 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1703

CVE-2022-1703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Sma 210 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sonicwall Sma 210 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SonicWall SSL-VPN SMA100 series management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject OS Commands which potentially leads to remote command execution vulnerability or denial of service (DoS) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1703?: Improper neutralization of special elements in the SonicWall SSL-VPN SMA100 series management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject OS Commands which potentially leads to remote command execution vulnerability or denial of service (DoS) attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-1703?: CVE-2022-1703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1703?: CVE-2022-1703 primarily affects Sonicwall Sma 210 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1703?: 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-2022-1703 published?: CVE-2022-1703 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0010

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_500v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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