PatchTheCVECVE-2026-66149: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') Vulnerability in the SonicWall Email Security applia
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Routine
HIGH 7.8
CVE-2026-66149 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 84%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): SonicWALL, Inc.
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.