Secure Mobile Access (SMA)

CVE-2025-40602: SMA1000 Missing Authorization

A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 17 Dec 2025
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 6.6
EPSS2.8%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
SMA1000 (Linux) 12.4See the advisory
SMA1000 (Linux) 12.5See the advisory

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What it is

A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 17 Dec 2025.

Sources

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