SonicWall warns of new SSL-VPN MFA bypass flaw exploited in attacks
SonicWall has released security updates to fix seven vulnerabilities in SonicOS firewalls, including an SSL-VPN authentication bypass flaw exploited in attacks.
Excerpt from the primary source: BleepingComputer
Who is affected
Small businesses · Enterprises
Affected technology: SonicWall firewalls & SMA
Why it matters
Source reporting says attackers are already exploiting this, so exposed SonicWall firewalls & SMA systems are at immediate risk.
Automated: stated only from CISA listings and the exploitation evidence in the sources below.
What you should do · Patch
Apply the vendor's security update for SonicWall firewalls & SMA. Check the linked advisory for affected and fixed versions, and put internet-facing systems first.
Automated guidance based on this story's classification. Check the linked advisories for specifics.
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Treat this as an emergency.