CVE-2021-20039: OS Command Injection

Published Dec 8, 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.

Affected Software

40 affected components
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
SonicWall Sma 210 Firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall Sma 210 Firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall Sma 210 Firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall Sma 210
SonicWall Sma 410 Firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall Sma 410 Firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall Sma 410 Firmware=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
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
All of the following
Any of the following
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
All of the following
Any of the following
SonicWall Sma 210 Firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall Sma 210 Firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall Sma 210 Firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall Sma 210
All of the following
Any of the following
SonicWall Sma 410 Firmware=9.0.0.11-31sv
SonicWall Sma 410 Firmware=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall Sma 410 Firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall Sma 410
All of the following
Any of the following
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
All of the following
Any of the following
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

Event History

Dec 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 16, 2025
News Published
via The Register·02:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:03 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:33 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:35 PM
Jul 24, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:17 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

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

2

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

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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