CVE-2025-40602SonicWallFirewall and VPNDecember 17, 2025

SonicWall SMA1000 Missing Authorization Vulnerability

Medium 6.6Actively exploited

Description

SonicWall SMA1000 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation appliance management console (AMC) of affected devices.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable

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Details

Vendor
SonicWall
Product
SonicWall SMA1000
CVE
CVE-2025-40602
Affected versions
SMA1000 12.4: up to 12.4.3-03093 (platform-hotfix)
SMA1000 12.5: up to 12.5.0-02002 (platform-hotfix) (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
6.6
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
December 24, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
December 17, 2025

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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