7.5
CWE
23 22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-20040: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )

A relative path traversal vulnerability in the SMA100 upload funtion allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload crafted web pages or files 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=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 200 firmware
SonicWall SMA 210=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 210=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 210 Firmware
SonicWall SMA 410=10.2.0.8-37sv
SonicWall SMA 410=10.2.1.1-19sv
SonicWall SMA 410
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=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 security issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20040.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Sonicwall SMA 200 firmware version 10.2.0.8-37sv, Sonicwall SMA 210 firmware version 10.2.0.8-37sv, Sonicwall SMA 400 firmware version 10.2.0.8-37sv, Sonicwall SMA 410 firmware version 10.2.0.8-37sv, and Sonicwall SMA 500v firmware version 10.2.0.8-37sv.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-20040?

    The severity of CVE-2021-20040 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does the vulnerability in the SMA100 upload function work?

    The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload crafted web pages or files as a 'nobody' user, exploiting a relative path traversal vulnerability.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2021-20040?

    To mitigate this vulnerability, apply the necessary patches or firmware updates provided by Sonicwall. Ensure that your SMA appliances have the latest firmware versions installed.

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