How severe is CVE-2023-34129?

CVE-2023-34129 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-2023-34129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34129?

CVE-2023-34129 primarily affects Sonicwall Analytics. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34129?

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-2023-34129 published?

CVE-2023-34129 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34129

CVE-2023-34129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 43% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 43% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sonicwall Analytics
Published: 2023-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SonicWall GMS and Analytics allows an authenticated remote attacker to traverse the directory and extract arbitrary files using Zip Slip method to any location on the underlying filesystem with root privileges. 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-2023-34129?: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SonicWall GMS and Analytics allows an authenticated remote attacker to traverse the directory and extract arbitrary files using Zip Slip method to any location on the underlying filesystem with root privileges. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-34129?: CVE-2023-34129 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-2023-34129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34129?: CVE-2023-34129 primarily affects Sonicwall Analytics. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34129?: 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-2023-34129 published?: CVE-2023-34129 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.3.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:9.3.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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