CVE-2026-66153 (GCVE-0-2026-66153)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-25 20:01 – Updated: 2026-08-27 03:55
VLAI
Summary
The NEService auto-upgrade process insecurely handles temporary files in SonicWall NetExtender Linux client which allows an attacker to manipulate file paths.
Severity
7 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-26 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper link resolution before file access ('link following')
Assigner
sonicwall CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard D 54/100 over 28 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SonicWall NetExtender Affected: 10.3.5 and earlier versions
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Date Public
2026-08-25 19:51
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