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CVE-2023-44217: Local privilege escalation in NetExtender
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.8
EPSS0.19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| NetExtender (Windows) 10.2 | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.