Patch or Perish: SonicWall’s SMA 100 Series Vulnerability Warning!

SonicWall urges customers to patch SMA 100 series appliances to combat a critical vulnerability. This flaw could let attackers with admin privileges upload arbitrary files, leading to remote code execution. While there’s no evidence of active exploitation, SonicWall stresses the importance of securing these devices to prevent potential attacks.

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Hot Take:

It turns out, SonicWall’s SMA 100 series appliances are the kind of devices that just love a good vulnerability. They’re so popular, even hackers can’t keep their hands off of them! Forget your favorite celeb’s latest scandal, the real drama is happening in cyber-land where SMA 100 is the star!

Key Points:

  • SonicWall urges patching of SMA 100 series appliances due to a critical file upload vulnerability (CVE-2025-40599).
  • The flaw allows remote code execution if exploited with administrative credentials.
  • Google’s Threat Intelligence Group spotted a new threat actor using rootkit malware on these devices.
  • Indicators of compromise are suggested, and immediate steps are provided for securing devices.
  • Previous vulnerabilities have also targeted these devices, underlining the need for constant vigilance.

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