Remote code execution in SonicWall Analytics
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-20032 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-16 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SonicWall Analytics Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect configuration
EUVDB-ID: #VU55689
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20032
CWE-ID:
CWE-16 - Configuration
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interface security misconfiguration. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to port 9000/TCP and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSonicWall Analytics: before 2.5.2519
External linkshttp://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0018
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
