CVE-2026-66153: CWE-59 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in SonicWall NetExtender
The NEService auto-upgrade process insecurely handles temporary files in SonicWall NetExtender Linux client which allows an attacker to manipulate file paths.
CVE-2026-66153: CWE-59 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in SonicWall NetExtender
Description
The NEService auto-upgrade process insecurely handles temporary files in SonicWall NetExtender Linux client which allows an attacker to manipulate file paths.
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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: 6a8df9edacd9273b49ac741b
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/25/2026, 21:37:34 UTC
Views: 7
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