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CVE-2019-7483 SonicWall CVE debrief

CVE-2019-7483 is a SonicWall SMA100 directory traversal vulnerability that CISA lists in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. In the supplied source corpus, CISA’s entry is dated 2022-03-28 and directs defenders to apply updates per vendor instructions. Because it is in KEV, it should be treated as a high-priority remediation item, especially for any exposed SMA100 deployments.

Vendor
SonicWall
Product
SMA100
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2022-03-28
Original CVE updated
2022-03-28
Advisory published
2022-03-28
Advisory updated
2022-03-28

Who should care

Security and infrastructure teams responsible for SonicWall SMA100 appliances, especially organizations with internet-facing remote access or VPN infrastructure.

Technical summary

The available official sources identify the issue as a directory traversal vulnerability in SonicWall SMA100. CISA has included CVE-2019-7483 in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild. The source corpus does not provide additional technical details, exploit mechanics, or affected version ranges, so defenders should rely on vendor remediation guidance and official advisories for exact exposure assessment.

Defensive priority

High. CISA KEV inclusion makes this a prioritized remediation item regardless of missing CVSS data in the supplied corpus.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory all SonicWall SMA100 appliances and confirm where they are deployed.
  • Apply updates per vendor instructions as directed by CISA.
  • Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or remotely accessible SMA100 systems.
  • Verify whether your environment matches the vendor's affected-version guidance before and after patching.
  • Monitor vendor and CISA advisories for any follow-up remediation notes or service-impact considerations.

Evidence notes

This debrief is limited to the supplied official sources: CISA KEV, CVE.org, and NVD. The corpus confirms the vulnerability name, product, and known-exploited status, but does not include exploit details, affected version ranges, or specific vendor advisory text. Dates used here are the supplied publication/modified dates: 2022-03-28 for the KEV entry and source item.

Official resources

Public debrief based on official vulnerability records and CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog entry dated 2022-03-28.