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MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2021-20023

CVSS v3

4.9

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

48.6 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read an arbitrary file on the remote host.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2021-11-03
Patch Due Date
2021-11-17
Ransomware Use
Known

Technical details

Published
2021-04-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20023?

SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read an arbitrary file on the remote host.

Is CVE-2021-20023 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-20023 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2021-11-17.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-20023?

CVE-2021-20023 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM severity).

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