CVE-2024-45316: SonicWall Connect Tunnel

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') vulnerability in SonicWall Connect Tunnel (version 12.4.3.271 and earlier of Windows client) allows users with standard privileges to delete arbitrary folders and files, potentially leading to local privilege escalation attack.

Affected products

• SonicWall Connect Tunnel: up to and including 12.4.3.271; before 12.4.3.271 (fixed in 12.4.3.271)

Published 2024-10-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.