How severe is CVE-2023-34123?

CVE-2023-34123 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-34123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34123?

CVE-2023-34123 primarily affects Sonicwall Global Management System. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34123?

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-2023-34123 published?

CVE-2023-34123 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34123

CVE-2023-34123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Global Management System 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Sonicwall Global Management System
Published: 2023-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in SonicWall GMS, SonicWall Analytics. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34123?: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in SonicWall GMS, SonicWall Analytics. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-34123?: CVE-2023-34123 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-34123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34123?: CVE-2023-34123 primarily affects Sonicwall Global Management System. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34123?: 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-2023-34123 published?: CVE-2023-34123 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:*:*:*:*:virtual_appliance:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.3.2:-:*:*:virtual_appliance:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.3.2:-:*:*:windows:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.3.2:sp1:*:*:virtual_appliance:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.3.2:sp1:*:*:windows:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analytics:2.5.0.4-r7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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