CVE-2026-66149
SonicWall Email Security OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') Vulnerability in the SonicWall Email Security appliance allows an authenticated attacker with access to the SonicWall Email Security restricted CLI can inject arbitrary OS commands that execute as root via netmask.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 11, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2026, 10:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Apply the latest SonicWall security updates.
- Restrict access to the restricted CLI.
- Monitor all CLI activity for suspicious commands.
- Implement command validation and sanitization.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-66149.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0012 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-66149 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-66149
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-66149', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-11T21:09:18.003142Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'SonicWall', 'product': 'Email Security', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.35.8405 and earlier versions'}], 'platforms': ['Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') Vulnerability in the SonicWall Email Security appliance allows an authenticated attacker with access to the SonicWall Email Security restricted CLI can inject arbitrary OS commands that execute as root via netmask. Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0012