CVE-2026-102257: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in SonicWall SMA1000
Description
CVE-2026-102257 is a path traversal vulnerability (Zip Slip) in the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console interface. It allows an attacker to extract files outside the intended directory by using a specially crafted archive, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Affected software
SonicWall
SMA1000
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) interface. An attacker can exploit this Zip Slip vulnerability by crafting a malicious archive that, when extracted, places files outside the intended extraction directory. This can result in remote code execution on the affected device.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution on the SMA1000 appliance, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the AMC interface. This can compromise the device and potentially the network it protects.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the Appliance Management Console interface and avoid extracting untrusted archives.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sonicwall
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T19:39:42.850Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac64a492cdf04f65651f05e
Added to database: 10/07/2026, 13:34:01 UTC
Last enriched: 10/07/2026, 13:48:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 13:49:20 UTC
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