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CVE-2023-44220: SonicWall NetExtender Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) client 10.2.336 and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking in NetExtender
SonicWall NetExtender Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) client 10.2.336 and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the start-up DLL component.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityUnknown
EPSS0.29%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| NetExtender (Windows, 32 bit, 64 bit) 10.2 | See the advisory |
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What it is
SonicWall NetExtender Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) client 10.2.336 and earlier versions have a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in the start-up DLL component. Successful exploitation via a local attacker could result in command execution in the target system.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.