CVE-2019-7481
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
SonicWall SMA100 contains a SQL injection vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to gain read-only access to unauthorized resources.
CISA KEV Advisory
SonicWall SMA100 SQL Injection Vulnerability
SonicWall SMA100 contains a SQL injection vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to gain read-only access to unauthorized resources.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
SonicWall SMA100 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to gain read-only access to unauthorized resources. The very high EPSS score of 0.94380 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, posing a significant risk of data exposure.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by threat actors. The SQL injection flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated users.
Administrators should apply the latest security patches for SonicWall SMA100 to mitigate this SQL injection vulnerability. Implement strong input validation and least privilege principles for database access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-7481 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2019-7481 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-7481 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1