# CVE-2025-23009: SonicWall NetExtender: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

CVE-2025-23009 is fixed in SonicWall NetExtender on 1 platform by SonicWall NetExtender 10.3.2 (version 10.3.2), released March 26, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-23009
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.2
- EPSS: 0.0038
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 10, 2025
- Weakness: CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23009

## Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall NetExtender Windows (32 and 64 bit) client which allows an attacker to trigger an arbitrary file deletion.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | SonicWall NetExtender | 10.3.2 | [SonicWall NetExtender 10.3.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/sonicwall.netextender-10.3.2.md) | Mar 26, 2025 |

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