CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2021-20021

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

91.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in the SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x allows an attacker to create an administrative account by sending a crafted HTTP request to the remote host.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
11/17/2021
Ransomware Use
Known

Technical details

Published
4/9/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20021?

A vulnerability in the SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x allows an attacker to create an administrative account by sending a crafted HTTP request to the remote host.

Is CVE-2021-20021 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-20021 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/17/2021.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-20021?

CVE-2021-20021 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-20021 affecting your environment?

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