Is CVE-2024-22394 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-22394 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-22394 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-22394 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22394?

CVE-2024-22394 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-22394

CWE-287Published: February 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An improper authentication vulnerability has been identified in SonicWall SonicOS SSL-VPN feature, which in specific conditions could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

This issue affects only firmware version SonicOS 7.1.1-7040.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SonicWall SonicOS version 7.1.1-7040 contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the SSL-VPN feature. This critical flaw could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely.

There is no known public exploit, and this vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the SonicWall firmware to a version that resolves the authentication bypass issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-22394 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.