CVE-2021-25265: High severity sophos connect vulnerability

Published Mar 22, 2021
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Updated

A malicious website could execute code remotely in Sophos Connect Client before version 2.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sophos Connect<2.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25265?

CVE-2021-25265 is a vulnerability that allows a malicious website to execute code remotely in Sophos Connect Client before version 2.1.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2021-25265?

Sophos Connect Client before version 2.1 is affected by CVE-2021-25265.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25265?

CVE-2021-25265 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-25265?

To fix CVE-2021-25265, update Sophos Connect Client to version 2.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25265?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-25265 in the Sophos Community Security Blog.

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