CVE-2021-20016
SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote exploitation for credential access by an unauthenticated attacker.
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-11-03, remediation due 2021-11-17)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-89
Description
SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote exploitation for credential access by an unauthenticated attacker.
Affected products
- SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2021-11-17.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-20016 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-20016 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2021-11-17. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-20016?
CVE-2021-20016 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-15409 — SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances
- CVE-2026-15410 — SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances
- CVE-2025-40602 — SonicWall SMA1000 appliance
- CVE-2023-44221 — SonicWall SMA100 Appliances
- CVE-2021-20035 — SonicWall SMA100 Appliances
- CVE-2024-53704 — SonicWall SonicOS
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