A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been published by security researchers for an authentication bypass vulnerability in the SonicOS SSL VPN component.
SonicWall appliances provide virtual private network (VPN) and ‘next-gen’ firewall capabilities. SonicWall formally disclosed and released security updates addressing CVE-2024-53704 on 07 January 2025. Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-53704 could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and hijack a legitimate SSL VPN session.
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Source: NHS Digital
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