CVE-2026-19868 in SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN can let a user holding valid credentials for another authentication method bypass SAML authentication, and possibly the MFA that SAML enforces [1][2]. SonicWall said it investigated a report that the flaw was exploited in an attack, and CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with a November 20, 2026 deadline for federal agencies [1][4]. Organizations running SonicOS SSLVPN should upgrade to the latest SonicWall release as soon as possible [4].
Exploited SonicOS SSLVPN flaw CVE-2026-19868 lets attackers sidestep SAML and MFA, now on KEV
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- Disclosed
- Nov 6, 2026
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 11, 2026
- CVSS basis
- [2]
- 0.5%, higher than 45% of CVEs
- Exploitation and patch status
- ExploitedKEVPatch available
- Attack vector
- Vulnerability status
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Affected scope
| Affected scope | Versions | Fixed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN | 見廠商公告[1] | — | ✗ Unpatched |
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Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV Catalog (Known Exploited)[1]
- SonicWall Releases SonicOS Security Advisory Patching CVE-2026-19868 and Investigates Reports of Potential Exploitation[3][4]
According to reports from SecurityWeek and BleepingComputer, SonicWall published an advisory on November 6 patching seven vulnerabilities in SonicOS. Among them, CVE-2026-19868 (CVSS 7.1) allows a user with valid credentials for an alternate authentication method to bypass SAML authentication controls (including SAML-enforced MFA) on SSL-VPN, affecting only SSL-VPN deployments with SAML login enabled. SonicWall PSIRT stated that it has investigated a report of potential exploitation and urged customers to upgrade as soon as possible. CISA has ordered federal agencies to remediate the flaw by November 20.
Technical details
Source Summary
SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN contains a use of single-factor authentication vulnerability that may allow a user with valid credentials for an alternate authentication method to bypass SAML authentication controls. Successful exploitation may also bypass SAML-enforced (MFA). [1]
An authentication enforcement vulnerability in SonicOS SSLVPN service may allow a user with valid credentials for an alternate authentication method to bypass SAML authentication controls. Successful exploitation may also bypass SAML-enforced multi-factor authentication (MFA). [2]
CISA Required Action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. (Due date: 2026-11-20). [1]
References
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- [1]
“SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN contains a use of single-factor authentication vulnerability that may allow a user with valid credentials for an alternate authentication method to bypass SAML authentication controls. Successful exploitation may also bypass SAML-enforced multi-factor authentication (MFA).”
- [2]
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