CVE-2026-15409
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the SMA1000 Appliance Work Place interface. A remote unauthenticated...
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Recommended Action
Prioritize immediate patching and validate internet-facing exposure. Monitor for matching exploitation attempts in your environment.
At a Glance
A Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the SMA1000 Appliance Work Place interface. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially cause the appliance to make requests to unintended location.
- CVE Published
- Jul 14, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 14, 2026
- CVSS
- 10.0 Critical
- EPSS
- 1.3%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SonicWall |
SMA1000
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12.4.3-03245 to <= 12.4.3-03434 |
Affected |
| SonicWall |
SMA1000
|
12.5.0-02283 to <= 12.5.0-02800 |
Affected |
CVE References
- SonicWall SMA1000 Series Appliances Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities Sonicwall PSIRT · Vendor Advisory https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0008
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize immediate patching and validate internet-facing exposure. Monitor for matching exploitation attempts in your environment.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| Sonicwall PSIRT First | 2026-07-14 18:18 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-07-14 19:00 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-07-14 20:31 UTC |
| All CISA Advisories | 2026-07-14 21:20 UTC |
| Daily CyberSecurity | 2026-07-15 00:00 UTC |
| TheHackerNews | 2026-07-15 05:30 UTC |
| Rapid7 | 2026-07-15 16:19 UTC |
| Tenable Blog | 2026-07-15 17:14 UTC |
| KEVIntel | 2026-07-17 15:20 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Observed Exploitation Attempts
Exploitation attempts against this vulnerability observed first-hand by KEVIntel private honeypots over the last 30 days.
- Attempts Observed
- 13
- Unique Attacker IPs
- 5
- Attacker Countries
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- Sensors Observed
- 1
Exploitation Attempts Over the Last 7 Days
First observed (all time) 2026-07-17 15:14 UTC · Last observed 2026-07-19 09:19 UTC
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Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
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Learn about Pro API accessObserved Detection Signals (30d)
Aggregate counts from KEVIntel sensor telemetry for this CVE.
- Distinct request paths
- 3
- Distinct User-Agents
- 3
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Virtual Patch
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Supported Platforms
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-14 18:18:00 UTC · Sonicwall PSIRT
Active exploitation observed
Recorded 2026-07-17 15:14:58 UTC · KEVIntel sensor
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-07-15 02:30:50 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Recent Mentions
Daily CyberSecurity · Jul 16, 2026
TL;DR SonicWall patched a critical SonicWall SMA1000 vulnerability, CVE-2026-15409, on July 14, 2026. Attackers are exploiting it in The post SonicWall SMA1000 CVE-2026-15409 (CVSS 10.0) RCE Exploited in the Wild as Public PoC Drops appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.
Tenable Blog · Jul 15, 2026
SonicWall patched two recently exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in its SMA 1000 Series secure remote access appliances which may have been chained for unauthenticated remote code execution.Key takeawaysCVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410 are a pair of exploited vulnerabilities that may have been chained together to allow for code execution on SonicWall SMA1000 series appliances. Zero-day exploitation of these vulnerabilities has been observed and confirmed by SonicWall. Patches and indicators of compromise are available and urgent patching is recommended.BackgroundSonicWall's Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances are enterprise-grade SSL VPN gateways which serve as the front door to organizational networks. The SMA series models sit at the edge of the network, internet-facing by design. Because SMA 1000 appliances aggregate remote access credentials and sit directly on the internet, they represent high-value targets for attackers. A compromise at the appliance level can yield administrator credentials, VPN session tokens, and detailed knowledge of the internal network architecture sitting behind the gateway.On July 14, SonicWall disclosed two vulnerabilities that are being exploited together in the wild:CVEDescriptionCVSSv3CVE-2026-15409SonicWall SMA 1000 server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability10CVE-2026-15410SonicWall SMA 1000 remote code execution vulnerability (RCE)7.2While the advisory does not specify if they were exploited in tandem, together they form a fully remote, unauthenticated path to arbitrary OS command execution on affected appliances.AnalysisCVE-2026-15409 is a SSRF vulnerability affecting the SMA 1000 Workplace interface. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to make network requests to locations of the attacker's choosing. In practice, SSRF on an internet-facing appliance can serve as a pivot, allowing an attacker to probe internal services, relay authentication material, or reach the AMC in a way that...
Rapid7 · Jul 15, 2026
OverviewOn July 14, 2026, SonicWall published a security advisory addressing two vulnerabilities affecting SMA1000 Series remote access appliances, including the critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability CVE-2026-15409 (CVSS 10.0) and the high-severity code injection vulnerability CVE-2026-15410. The advisory urges customers to immediately apply the latest platform hotfix releases.Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-15409 permits an unauthenticated attacker to open a websocket-based tunnel to arbitrary localhost-only services, while CVE-2026-15410 is a local privilege escalation that permits an attacker with access to an internal service listening on port 8188 on localhost to execute arbitrary operating system commands as root via a malicious path traversal-based remove_hotfix workflow.Both vulnerabilities are being actively exploited in the wild. Prior to SonicWall’s official vulnerability disclosure, Rapid7’s Managed Detection and Response team observed active, targeted zero-day exploitation of internet-facing SMA 1000-series appliances. In the SonicWall advisory, exploitation in the wild was noted, and both CVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410 have been added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Given the confirmed exploitation activity and the critical unauthenticated impact of the vulnerabilities, organizations should prioritize remediation of SMA1000 appliances on an emergency basis. A Python proof-of-concept for CVE-2026-15409 is available here for exposure validation, and a Metasploit module for the chain is in development.Affected products include SonicWall SMA1000 Series models 6210, 7210, and 8200v running:12.4.3-0324512.4.3-0338712.4.3-03434 (platform-hotfix)12.5.0-0228312.5.0-0262412.5.0-02800 (platform-hotfix)These vulnerabilities do not affect SSL VPN functionality on SonicWall firewalls or the SMA 100 Series product line.Technical overviewThe primary vulnerability is in a websocket proxy feature, accessed via the...
TheHackerNews · Jul 15, 2026
SonicWall has warned of active exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities impacting Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 series appliances, one of which could be exploited to achieve arbitrary command execution. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2026-15409 (CVSS score: 10.0) - A Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that a remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit to
Daily CyberSecurity · Jul 15, 2026
TL;DR SonicWall has released hotfixes for two actively exploited flaws in SMA1000 secure access appliances. The SonicWall SMA1000 The post CVE-2026-15409: SonicWall SMA1000 SSRF Vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) Exploited in the Wild appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.
BleepingComputer · Jul 14, 2026
SonicWall warns that threat actors have been exploiting two SMA1000 vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410, in zero-day attacks and urges customers to install the newly released security updates. [...]
Sonicwall PSIRT · Jul 14, 2026
1) CVE-2026-15409 - A Server-side request forgery (SSRF) A Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the SMA1000 Appliance Work Place interface. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially cause the appliance to make requests to unintended location. CVSS Score: 10.0 CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) 2) CVE-2026-15410 - Post-authentication improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection')Post-authentication improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection') vulnerability has been identified in the SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) which in specific conditions could potentially enable a remote authenticated attacker as administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands. CVSS Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') IMPORTANT: SonicWall PSIRT has investigated multiple cases indicating the active exploitation of the vulnerabilities described in this advisory. Customers are strongly urged to upgrade to the hotfix release as soon as possible to remediate these vulnerabilities. CVE: CVE-2026-15409, CVE-2026-15410 Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:43 p.m.
All CISA Advisories · Jul 14, 2026
CISA has added four new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-15409 SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability CVE-2026-15410 SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances Code Injection Vulnerability CVE-2026-56155 Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services Insufficient Granularity of Access Control Vulnerability CVE-2026-56164 Microsoft SharePoint Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2026-07-17 17:30:02 UTC · 1 stars
CVE-2026-15409/15410 SonicWall SMA1000 multi-exploit Framework 🔥 SSRF→Erlang RPC→RCE→root privesc. Features: --detect safe check, --exec, --read-file, --privesc, --rpc, interactive shell, batch threading, file write, ws-url override, pipe support.🛡️ KEV listed CVSS 10.0 actively exploited. Authorized testing only. Use Ethically, Stay Legal. 🔒
github · Created 2026-07-15 15:37:11 UTC · 2 stars
This repo contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-15409. It establishes non-root remote code execution on SonicWall SMA 1000 by implementing the Erlang protocol expected by localhost:1050 and tunneling it through the websocket for file r/w and arbitrary code execution via RPC calls.
github · Created 2026-07-15 02:30:50 UTC · 0 stars
CVE-2026-15409 - Dectect
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:14 UTC 2 days ago15:14 UTC · 2 days ago
Observed by KEVIntel sensors
Evidence-backed exploitation signal
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15:14 UTC 2 days ago15:14 UTC · 2 days ago
Indicators of compromise added (5)
Indicators of compromise recorded
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09:04 UTC 3 days ago09:04 UTC · 3 days ago
Virtual patch available
Compensating WAF rule available to block exploitation
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17:14 UTC 4 days ago17:14 UTC · 4 days ago
KEV confirmed by Tenable Blog
Exploitation attested by an external source
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16:19 UTC 4 days ago16:19 UTC · 4 days ago
KEV confirmed by Rapid7
Exploitation attested by an external source
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05:30 UTC 4 days ago05:30 UTC · 4 days ago
KEV confirmed by TheHackerNews
Exploitation attested by an external source
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02:30 UTC 4 days ago02:30 UTC · 4 days ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC 4 days ago00:00 UTC · 4 days ago
KEV confirmed by Daily CyberSecurity
Exploitation attested by an external source
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21:20 UTC 5 days ago21:20 UTC · 5 days ago
KEV confirmed by All CISA Advisories
Exploitation attested by an external source
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20:31 UTC 5 days ago20:31 UTC · 5 days ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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19:39 UTC 5 days ago19:39 UTC · 5 days ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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19:00 UTC 5 days ago19:00 UTC · 5 days ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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18:18 UTC 5 days ago18:18 UTC · 5 days ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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14:12 UTC 9 days ago14:12 UTC · 9 days ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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