CVE-2025-40602
CVSS v3
6.6
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-12-17
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-12-24
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-12-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40602?
A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).
Is CVE-2025-40602 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-40602 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-12-24.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-40602?
CVE-2025-40602 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM severity).
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