CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-20039: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 management interface '/cgi-bin/viewcert' POST http method allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user. This vulnerability affected SMA 200, 210, 400, 410 and 500v appliances.

Credit: PSIRT@sonicwall.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware
SonicWall SMA 210=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall SMA 210=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 210=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 210 Firmware
SonicWall SMA 410=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall SMA 410=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 410=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 410
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 400 firmware
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 500v Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-20039.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2021-20039?

    The severity level of CVE-2021-20039 is critical with a score of 8.8.

  • Which Sonicwall devices are affected by CVE-2021-20039?

    Sonicwall SMA 200, 210, 400, 410, and 500v appliances are affected by CVE-2021-20039.

  • How does CVE-2021-20039 allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-20039 allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user through the SMA100 management interface '/cgi-bin/viewcert' POST http method.

  • Are Sonicwall SMA 200, 210, 400, 410, and 500v appliances vulnerable to CVE-2021-20039?

    Yes, Sonicwall SMA 200, 210, 400, 410, and 500v appliances are vulnerable to CVE-2021-20039.

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