CVE-2026-100232 Command injection in Network Security Manager (NSM)
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on SonicWall Network Security Manager, leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-100232?
CVE-2026-100232 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM), published on 14 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Post-authentication Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) on-prem which in specific conditions could potentially enable a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-100232?
How do I fix CVE-2026-100232?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-100232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-100232 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-100232 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r842-j9qr-cw6f.