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CVE-2026-66147 SonicWall CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-11T21:17:49.173Z and has not been modified since then. This critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-66147, is an unauthenticated command injection vulnerability in the GMS Dispatcher Service of GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions. It allows remote attackers to perform remote code execution through specially crafted requests. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating a critical severity level. Administrators of GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions, Sonicwall users, and security teams responsible for vulnerability management and patching should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to protect their systems. Evidence of exploitation is limited, and defenders should verify the integrity of their GMS deployments and monitor for suspicious activity. The vendor is working on a remediation plan. There is a high likelihood of this vulnerability being exploited, which could lead to significant operational impact if not addressed promptly.
- Vendor
- SonicWall
- Product
- GMS
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-11
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-28
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-11
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-28
Who should care
Administrators of GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions, Sonicwall users, and security teams responsible for vulnerability management and patching should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to protect their systems. This vulnerability has a high likelihood of being exploited and could lead to significant operational impact if not addressed promptly.
Technical summary
The unauthenticated command injection vulnerability in GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions allows remote attackers to perform remote code execution through specially crafted requests. This vulnerability affects the GMS Dispatcher Service and has a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating a critical vulnerability. Sonicwall users and administrators of GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions should take immediate action to patch or mitigate this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Critical vulnerability in GMS Dispatcher Service allows remote code execution; immediate patching recommended.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply vendor patch for GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions
- Restrict access to GMS Dispatcher Service
- Monitor for suspicious requests
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-66147 vulnerability is an unauthenticated command injection vulnerability in the GMS Dispatcher Service of GMS 9.5.1 and earlier versions. This allows a remote attacker to perform remote code execution through specially crafted requests. Evidence of exploitation is limited, and defenders should verify the integrity of their GMS deployments and monitor for suspicious activity. The vendor is working on a remediation plan.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-66147 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66147
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-66147 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66147
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2026-0011
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.