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CVE-2021-20021

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 83.43% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-04-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild. Its EPSS score suggests a 83.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CISA KEV Details

Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Ransomware use: Known

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CVE
CVE-2021-20021
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
83.43%

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability in the SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x allows an attacker to create an administrative account by sending a crafted HTTP request to the remote host.

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