CVE-2026-96540
SonicWall Network Security Manager Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Description
An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) on-prem in export settings, potentially allowing a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. This may allow the attacker to escalate privileges to an administrator or to intercept communications of other users of the NSM instance.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Restrict access to export settings.
- Enforce the principle of least privilege.
- Update NSM to the latest version.
- Review user access controls.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-96540.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0018 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-96540 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-96540
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) on-prem in export settings, potentially allowing a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. This may allow the attacker to escalate privileges to an administrator or to intercept communications of other users of the NSM instance. Added CWE CWE-863 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96540.json">CVE-2026-96540</a> Added Reference https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0018