Vulnerability Identifier
CVE-2025-40602
2025-12-18
Severity Assessment
6.6
MEDIUM
CVSS v3.x Score
CISA KEV Active Alert
Date Added
01 Jan 1970
Due Date
N/A
Required Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Clinical Analysis (Description)
A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).
Vector Sequencing
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Impact Consequences
Technical Impact
Unchanged
Scope
High
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Time Line
PUBLICATION
18 Dec 2025
MODIFICATION
19 Dec 2025
Impact Statistics
Key Metrics
CVSS Score
6.6
MEDIUM
Active Exploitation Confirmed
Remediation Protocol
Recommended Solution
No automatic solution found. Check vendor references.
Patch Library
No direct patch listed in database.
Recommended Actions for Administrators
Immediate Action Plan
1. Inventory
Identify all affected systems in your infrastructure.
2. Assessment
Assess exposure and criticality for your organization.
3. Mitigation
Apply patches or available workarounds.
4. Verification
Test and confirm effectiveness of applied measures.
⚠️ MAXIMUM PRIORITY - Immediate action required
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