How severe is CVE-2023-44219?

CVE-2023-44219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44219?

CVE-2023-44219 affects Sonicwall Directory Services Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44219?

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-2023-44219 published?

CVE-2023-44219 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44219

CVE-2023-44219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Directory Services Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Sonicwall Directory Services Connector
Published: 2023-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Directory Services Connector Windows MSI client 4.1.21 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running the recovery feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44219?: A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Directory Services Connector Windows MSI client 4.1.21 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running the recovery feature.
How severe is CVE-2023-44219?: CVE-2023-44219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44219?: CVE-2023-44219 affects Sonicwall Directory Services Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44219?: 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-2023-44219 published?: CVE-2023-44219 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0016

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:directory_services_connector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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