CVE-2021-20016
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA SQL-Injection vulnerability in the SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 product allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform SQL query to access...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
A SQL-Injection vulnerability in the SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 product allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform SQL query to access username password and other session related information. This vulnerability impacts SMA100 build version 10.x.
- CVE Published
- Feb 03, 2021
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 40.0%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SonicWall |
SonicWall SMA100
|
SMA100 build version 10.x |
Affected |
CVE References
- psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0001 psirt.global.sonicwall.com · CVE Record https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0001
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-11-03 00:00 UTC |
| Tenable Blog | 2026-07-15 17:14 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Recent Mentions
Tenable Blog · Jul 15, 2026
SonicWall patched two recently exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in its SMA 1000 Series secure remote access appliances which may have been chained for unauthenticated remote code execution.Key takeawaysCVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410 are a pair of exploited vulnerabilities that may have been chained together to allow for code execution on SonicWall SMA1000 series appliances. Zero-day exploitation of these vulnerabilities has been observed and confirmed by SonicWall. Patches and indicators of compromise are available and urgent patching is recommended.BackgroundSonicWall's Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances are enterprise-grade SSL VPN gateways which serve as the front door to organizational networks. The SMA series models sit at the edge of the network, internet-facing by design. Because SMA 1000 appliances aggregate remote access credentials and sit directly on the internet, they represent high-value targets for attackers. A compromise at the appliance level can yield administrator credentials, VPN session tokens, and detailed knowledge of the internal network architecture sitting behind the gateway.On July 14, SonicWall disclosed two vulnerabilities that are being exploited together in the wild:CVEDescriptionCVSSv3CVE-2026-15409SonicWall SMA 1000 server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability10CVE-2026-15410SonicWall SMA 1000 remote code execution vulnerability (RCE)7.2While the advisory does not specify if they were exploited in tandem, together they form a fully remote, unauthenticated path to arbitrary OS command execution on affected appliances.AnalysisCVE-2026-15409 is a SSRF vulnerability affecting the SMA 1000 Workplace interface. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to make network requests to locations of the attacker's choosing. In practice, SSRF on an internet-facing appliance can serve as a pivot, allowing an attacker to probe internal services, relay authentication material, or reach the AMC in a way that...
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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17:14 UTC 1 day ago17:14 UTC · 1 day ago
KEV confirmed by Tenable Blog
Exploitation attested by an external source
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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20:35 UTC over 5 years ago20:35 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 5 years ago00:00 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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