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
 SonicWall Analytics
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor SonicWall

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect configuration

EUVDB-ID: #VU55689

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20032

CWE-ID: CWE-16 - Configuration

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SonicWall Analytics: before 2.5.2519

CPE2.3 External links

https://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.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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