The Download
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has mandated the immediate patching of a critical vulnerability in SonicWall’s Global Management System (GMS), identified as CVE-2023-46238. This flaw, which has been actively exploited by ransomware actors, allows for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), making SonicWall systems prime targets for cybercriminals. IT administrators must understand the significance of this threat, as unpatched systems can become entry points for attackers to deliver malware and compromise entire networks. The vulnerability affects SonicWall Gen 5 and Gen 6 devices as well as Gen 7 devices running SonicOS 7.0.1-5035 and earlier versions.
What You Can Do
To defend against the SonicWall CVE-2023-46238 vulnerability, IT administrators should immediately apply the patch provided by SonicWall. Regularly updating all systems and enforcing strong network segmentation can help mitigate further risks. Additionally, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) and monitoring traffic for unusual activities should be standard practices to prevent attackers from exploiting any vulnerabilities. Administrators should also consider running penetration tests and vulnerability scans to detect potential weaknesses in their security posture.
Firewalls are an important attack surface that adversaries are actively exploiting. Run ThreatMate vulnerability scan and pen test on your clients' firewalls to identify any vulnerabilities that adversaries may exploit
To Learn More:
Commentaires