Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-20016 |
CWE-ID | CWE-89 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
SMA 100 Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances NetExtender for Linux Client/Desktop applications / Other client software NetExtender for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | SonicWall |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
Updated: 26.01.2021
Improved list of affected software.
Updated: 04.02.2021
The vendor has issued a security patch, changed bulletin status to patched, assigned CVE-ID.
Updated: 05.02.2021
Changed bulletin name and updated vulnerability description.
EUVDB-ID: #VU49936
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20016
CWE-ID:
CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the SSL-VPN appliance and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to access usernames, passwords and other session related information.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
SMA 100: - - 10.2.0.3-24sv
NetExtender for Linux: 10.2.816 - 10.2.817
NetExtender for Windows: 10.2.0.300 - 10.2.302
CPE2.3http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0001
http://www.sonicwall.com/support/product-notification/urgent-patch-available-for-sma-100-series-10-x-firmware-zero-day-vulnerability-updated-feb-3-2-p-m-cst/210122173415410/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.