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SonicWall GMS CVE-2026-109593

| EUVDEUVD-2026-116034 CRITICAL
Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') (CWE-636)
2026-11-03 sonicwall GHSA-78qh-wc3p-gpj2
9.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: sonicwall
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach exposed GMS network interface
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted file-read request
  3. Impact
    Disclose sensitive internal GMS files

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A10:2025 - Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions
ASVS 5.0
V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Fail-secure design
Exploitation Conditions

No special feature or configuration prerequisite is named in the sources: the advisory describes unauthenticated network access to a SonicWall GMS 9.5.2 (or earlier) instance resulting in disclosure of internal GMS files, consistent with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N against a reachable deployment. The primary limiting factor is version: only GMS 9.5.2 and earlier are listed as affected, so patched/newer branches are out of scope. Exploitation further requires network reachability to the GMS management interface - instances restricted to internal management networks or behind access controls are substantially less exposed than internet-facing ones. The exact file(s) or endpoint that trigger disclosure are not described in the available sources.

Impact

Signals point in different directions and net out to a moderate, watch-list priority rather than an emergency. The input CVSS base score is 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H), which on raw severity looks critical and reflects unauthenticated, low-complexity network reach. However, the vuln.today Decision label is 'monitor' and the CISA SSVC framework records Exploitation: none, Automatable: yes, Technical Impact: partial - i.e. no observed or expected exploitation and only partial impact, which is consistent with an information-read flaw rather than full system compromise. No EPSS score is provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified from this data. The CVE is not listed in CISA KEV and no exploit or PoC reference appears in the input, so exploitation status is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis.' A notable internal conflict exists: the description characterizes this purely as reading internal files (a confidentiality issue), yet the supplied CVSS vector sets A:H (high availability impact) while I:N - the availability metric is not explained by the described mechanism and should be verified with the vendor; the SSVC 'partial' technical impact aligns better with confidentiality-only disclosure. Net: a genuinely high-reach confidentiality exposure worth remediating, but current decision signals (monitor, no KEV, no PoC, SSVC exploitation none) do not indicate active, widespread exploitation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network reach to an exposed SonicWall GMS 9.5.2 (or earlier) instance sends requests that cause the application to disclose internal GMS files, returning their contents without authentication. Because the CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, no credentials, user interaction, or special timing are required, and SSVC marks the flaw Automatable:yes, so retrieval could be scripted across reachable hosts. No public exploit or PoC is identified in the available sources at time of analysis.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: Vendor states no customer action required.
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AnalysisAIv1 – Nov 03, 2026

Unauthenticated remote attackers who can reach a SonicWall GMS 9.5.2 or earlier management interface can read internal GMS files, potentially exposing sensitive information held on the appliance. The independently assessed vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact, and exposure is greatest where GMS is internet-facing or reachable from untrusted networks. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and CISA SSVC records no known exploitation, so the priority is monitor rather than emergency.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch or fixed version is identified in the provided data; consult SonicWall PSIRT advisory SNWLID-2026-0019 (https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0019) for the current fixed release and apply it to GMS installations at 9.5.2 or earlier. Until a fixed release is confirmed, reduce exposure by blocking untrusted network access to the GMS management interface at the perimeter firewall or with a host-based ACL, which limits the AV:N path but forces administrators onto a VPN or management jump host. Place GMS on a segmented management network reachable only from authorized administrator ranges; this adds operational overhead and can complicate remote administration but removes broad network reachability. Review GMS file-access and web logs for unexpected requests to internal file paths, and treat any internet-facing 9.5.2-or-earlier instance as the highest-priority case for access restriction.

Affected VersionsENISA

Global Management System (GMS) 9.5.2 and earlier versions

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Technical ContextAI · show details

SonicWall Global Management System (GMS) is a centralized management platform for SonicWall security appliances; the affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system_(gms):*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* with the version scope narrowed by EUVD to 9.5.2 and earlier. CWE-636 (Not Failing Securely / 'Failing Open') describes a failure mode in which an error or access-control decision defaults to permissive behavior instead of denying the request, which is the root-cause class assigned here; the specific endpoint, file path, and request pattern that trigger the disclosure are not described in the available sources. The assessed CVSS vector confirms network-reachable, unauthenticated access with a confidentiality-only impact, and the limited technical impact rating in SSVC is consistent with disclosure of files rather than code execution or modification.

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Severity by source

Vendor (sonicwall) PRIMARY 9.1 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Unauthenticated remote file read gives AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and C:H; the description shows no integrity or availability effect, so I:N and A:N (unlike the input's unexplained A:H).

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (sonicwall).

CVSS VectorVendor: sonicwall

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Nov 03, 2026 - 17:22 NVD
9.1 (CRITICAL)
CVE Published
Nov 03, 2026 - 16:25 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.1
CVE Published
Nov 03, 2026 - 16:25 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

DescriptionCVE.org

An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the SonicWall GMS 9.5.2 and earlier versions may be able to read internal GMS files, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

SonicWall Global Management System (GMS) version 9.5.2 and earlier contains a critical unauthenticated file-read vulnerability that could expose sensitive internal files on the appliance. Because GMS is a central management platform, a compromise could grant attackers access to credentials or configurations for many downstream security devices, impacting the entire managed estate. Leadership should care because this is a high-severity, low-complexity flaw with no current public exploit, but the potential for lateral movement and data exposure is significant if GMS is internet-facing.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Restrict network access to the GMS management interface using firewalls, ACLs, or VPNs, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts; segment GMS from untrusted networks and reduce sensitive data stored on the appliance.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Prevalence
Medium
centralized management platform for SonicWall appliances, moderate enterprise footprint
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS N/A
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
Vendor states no customer action required
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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