Is CVE-2024-40766 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-40766 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-40766 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-40766 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40766?

CVE-2024-40766 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-40766

Published: September 9, 2024

EPSS:3.54%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:87.4th

Official Description

SonicWall SonicOS contains an improper access control vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized resource access and, under certain conditions, may cause the firewall to crash.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

SonicWall SonicOS Improper Access Control Vulnerability

SonicWall SonicOS contains an improper access control vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized resource access and, under certain conditions, may cause the firewall to crash.

Added to KEV: 2024-09-09Federal patch deadline: 2024-09-30⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

SonicWall SonicOS contains an improper access control vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized resource access and potentially cause the firewall to crash. This is a high-severity issue with confirmed in-the-wild exploitation, requiring prompt action.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The nature of the flaw suggests it could be exploited remotely to gain unauthorized access or disrupt services.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates and patches provided by SonicWall for SonicOS to address the improper access control vulnerability.

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-2024-40766 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-2024-40766 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.