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CVE-2023-44218: A flaw within the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature enables an unauthorized user to gain access to th…
A flaw within the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature enables an unauthorized user to gain access to the host Windows operating system with 'SYSTEM' level privileges, leading to a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| NetExtender (Windows, 64 bit, 32 bit) 10.2 | See the advisory |
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What it is
A flaw within the SonicWall NetExtender Pre-Logon feature enables an unauthorized user to gain access to the host Windows operating system with 'SYSTEM' level privileges, leading to a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.