CVE-2021-20017: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 13, 2021
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Updated

A post-authenticated command injection vulnerability in SonicWall SMA100 allows an authenticated attacker to execute OS commands as a 'nobody' user. This vulnerability impacts SMA100 version 10.2.0.5 and earlier.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SonicWall Sma100 Firmware<=10.2.0.5
SonicWall SMA100

Event History

Mar 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20017?

CVE-2021-20017 is a post-authenticated command injection vulnerability in SonicWall SMA100 that allows an authenticated attacker to execute OS commands as a 'nobody' user.

2

Which version of SonicWall SMA100 is affected by CVE-2021-20017?

SonicWall SMA100 version 10.2.0.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-20017.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20017?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20017 by executing OS commands as a 'nobody' user after authentication.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20017?

CVE-2021-20017 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20017?

Yes, updating to a version later than 10.2.0.5 will fix the vulnerability.

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