CVE-2021-20025

Description

SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance version 10.0.9 and earlier versions contain a default username and a password that is used at initial setup. An attacker could exploit this transitional/temporary user account from the trusted domain to access the Virtual Appliance remotely only when the device is freshly installed and not connected to Mysonicwall.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory sonicwall.com
Affected: SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0012 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20025?
CVE-2021-20025 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20025?
To fix CVE-2021-20025, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20025 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20025 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20025?
CVE-2021-20025 affects SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance.
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