Actively exploited · Published Jan 9, 2025 · Assigned by sonicwall
CVE-2024-53704
High 8.2 Exploited Ransomware
In plain English
A high-severity improper authentication in SonicOS from SonicWall. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on February 18, 2025). It has been used in ransomware campaigns. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 95.3% (higher than 99.9% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 11, 2025.
Official description
An Improper Authentication vulnerability in the SSLVPN authentication mechanism allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H