MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2021-20023

CVSS v3

4.9

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

48.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read an arbitrary file on the remote host.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

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

Technical details

Published
4/20/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20023?

SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read an arbitrary file on the remote host.

Is CVE-2021-20023 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-20023 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-2021-20023?

CVE-2021-20023 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM severity).

Is CVE-2021-20023 affecting your environment?

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