CVE-2026-83549: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in SonicWall SMA1000
Description
Post-authentication Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability has been identified in the SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) which in specific conditions could potentially enable a remote authenticated attacker as administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in remote code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
SonicWall
SMA1000
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-78) affects the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC). Under specific conditions, a remote attacker with administrator-level authentication privileges can exploit improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This results in remote code execution capabilities, potentially compromising the device and its environment. The vulnerability requires authentication and local access to the management console.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to full remote code execution. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and potentially the network it resides on.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided. Until a patch is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and monitor for suspicious activity related to the management console.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sonicwall
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T18:15:33.840Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9745b0acd9273b493a43aa
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 21:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/21/2026, 22:58:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 79
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