CVE-2021-20025: High severity sonicwall email security vulnerability

Published May 13, 2021
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Updated

SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance version 10.0.9 and earlier versions contain a default username and a password that is used at initial setup. An attacker could exploit this transitional/temporary user account from the trusted domain to access the Virtual Appliance remotely only when the device is freshly installed and not connected to Mysonicwall.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance<=10.0.9

Event History

May 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20025?

CVE-2021-20025 has a moderate severity rating due to the exposure of default credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20025?

To fix CVE-2021-20025, change the default username and password immediately after initial setup.

3

Which versions of SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance are affected by CVE-2021-20025?

CVE-2021-20025 affects SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance version 10.0.9 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2021-20025 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-20025 can be exploited remotely using the default credentials during initial setup.

5

Is there a need to monitor logs for CVE-2021-20025?

Yes, it is advisable to monitor logs for any unauthorized access attempts following the identification of CVE-2021-20025.

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