CVE-2019-7476 Hardcoded credentials in Global Management System (GMS)

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to SonicWall Global Management System appliances using existing SSH keys.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-7476?

CVE-2019-7476 is a high-severity vulnerability in SonicWall Global Management System (GMS), published on 26 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in SonicWall Global Management System (GMS), allow a remote user to gain access to the appliance using existing SSH key. This vulnerability affects GMS versions 9.1, 9.0, 8.7, 8.6, 8.4, 8.3 and earlier.

Weakness: CWE-1188, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7476?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sonicwall Global Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7476?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7476 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-7476 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7476 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9r5h-92x4-fxx8.

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