How severe is CVE-2023-44221?

CVE-2023-44221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44221 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-44221 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-05-01, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44221?

CVE-2023-44221 primarily affects Sonicwall Sma 200 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-44221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-44221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48580. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-05-01).

When was CVE-2023-44221 published?

CVE-2023-44221 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44221

CVE-2023-44221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Sma 200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-05-01). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2025-05-01)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-48580
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2025-05-01)
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sonicwall Sma 200 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, potentially leading to OS Command Injection Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44221?: Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, potentially leading to OS Command Injection Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-44221?: CVE-2023-44221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44221 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-44221 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-05-01, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44221?: CVE-2023-44221 primarily affects Sonicwall Sma 200 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-44221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-44221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48580. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-05-01).
When was CVE-2023-44221 published?: CVE-2023-44221 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sma_500v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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