CVE-2026-66148: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in SonicWall GMS
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SonicWall GMS Virtual Appliance. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-66148.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-66148 is a CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability affecting SonicWall GMS CLI 9.5.1 (Build 9510.1044) and earlier versions. The vulnerability enables an authenticated low-privileged local user to inject and execute arbitrary system commands with root-level privileges. No CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation information is currently available. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges, which could lead to complete system compromise, unauthorized access, and control over the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to CLI usage.
CVE-2026-66148: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in SonicWall GMS
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SonicWall GMS Virtual Appliance. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-66148.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
SonicWall
GMS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-66148 is a CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability affecting SonicWall GMS CLI 9.5.1 (Build 9510.1044) and earlier versions. The vulnerability enables an authenticated low-privileged local user to inject and execute arbitrary system commands with root-level privileges. No CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation information is currently available. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges, which could lead to complete system compromise, unauthorized access, and control over the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to CLI usage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sonicwall
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T08:34:11.798Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7b858ebf8831d5395e02b5
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 20:26:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 20:42:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:47:43 UTC
Views: 64
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