CVE-2026-66146: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in SonicWall GMS
Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in SonicWall GMS version 9.5.1 (Build 9510.1044) and earlier. These flaws allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's browser. The vulnerabilities have a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-66146 identifies multiple improper input neutralization issues (CWE-79) in SonicWall GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions. These cross-site scripting vulnerabilities enable remote attackers to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in users' browsers when interacting with the affected web interface. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented. Users should monitor SonicWall advisories for updates and apply patches once available. Until then, cautious user interaction and limiting access to the management interface may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-66146: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in SonicWall GMS
Description
Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in SonicWall GMS version 9.5.1 (Build 9510.1044) and earlier. These flaws allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's browser. The vulnerabilities have a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-66146 identifies multiple improper input neutralization issues (CWE-79) in SonicWall GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions. These cross-site scripting vulnerabilities enable remote attackers to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in users' browsers when interacting with the affected web interface. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented. Users should monitor SonicWall advisories for updates and apply patches once available. Until then, cautious user interaction and limiting access to the management interface may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sonicwall
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T08:34:11.798Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b820bbf8831d539592450
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 20:11:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 20:27:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 20:27:21 UTC
Views: 3
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