CVE-2026-100232

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SonicWall NSM On-Prem Post-Authentication OS Command Injection

Publication date: 2026-10-14

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: SonicWALL, Inc.

Description

Post-authentication Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) on-prem which in specific conditions could potentially enable a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in remote code execution.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-14

Last Modified

2026-10-15

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-100232

EUVD

EUVD-2026-101630

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
SonicWall	Network	Security Manager (NSM) 4.3.1 and earlier versions

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-78	The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a post-authentication OS Command Injection vulnerability in SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) on-prem. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to remote code execution under specific conditions.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for unauthorized command execution attempts in logs or network traffic. Review SonicWall NSM logs for suspicious post-authentication commands. Monitor for unexpected child processes spawned by NSM services. Check for unusual network connections initiated by the NSM application.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run unauthorized commands on the affected system, potentially gaining control over the device or network. This may lead to data breaches, system compromise, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized remote code execution, potentially exposing sensitive data. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data security) by enabling unauthorized access to personal or protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by SonicWall for Network Security Manager (NSM) to address the OS command injection vulnerability. Ensure all authentication mechanisms are secure and monitor for unusual command execution activities.

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