CVE-2026-83549
SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances OS Command Injection Vulnerability
CVSS
7.8
High
EPSS
9.9%
p96
KEV
YES
Sep 2, 2026
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: Sep 1, 2026 · Last modified: Sep 21, 2026 · CWE-78
Product
SonicWall / SMA1000 Appliances
Vulnerability
SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Sep 2, 2026
Remediate by
Sep 5, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances contains an OS command injection vulnerability that could enable a remote authenticated attacker as administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in remote code execution.
Required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notes
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0016 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83549
Post-authentication Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command 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, resulting in remote code execution.