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MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2021-20035

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

4.0 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user which potentially leads to DoS.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2025-04-16
Patch Due Date
2025-05-07
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2021-09-27

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20035?

Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user which potentially leads to DoS.

Is CVE-2021-20035 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-20035 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 2025-05-07.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-20035?

CVE-2021-20035 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).

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