MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2025-40602

CVSS v3

6.6

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

0.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
12/17/2025
Patch Due Date
12/24/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
12/18/2025

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40602?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization in the SonicWall SMA1000 appliance management console (AMC).

Is CVE-2025-40602 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-40602 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 12/24/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-40602?

CVE-2025-40602 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM severity).

Is CVE-2025-40602 affecting your environment?

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