How severe is CVE-2024-12805?

CVE-2024-12805 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-2024-12805 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12805?

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.

Does CVE-2024-12805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51118.

When was CVE-2024-12805 published?

CVE-2024-12805 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12805

CVE-2024-12805 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51118
Weakness: CWE-134
Published: 2025-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A post-authentication format string vulnerability in SonicOS management allows a remote attacker to crash a firewall and potentially leads to code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12805?: A post-authentication format string vulnerability in SonicOS management allows a remote attacker to crash a firewall and potentially leads to code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-12805?: CVE-2024-12805 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-2024-12805 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12805?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-12805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51118.
When was CVE-2024-12805 published?: CVE-2024-12805 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0004

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