CVE-2020-29574

Name: CVE-2020-29574
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-11T17:15:13.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 4.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29574 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 4.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.73%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Feb 27, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Cyberoamos	<= 2020-12-04

References

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sophos-fixes-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-their-cyberoam-os/Third Party Advisory
https://www.cyberoam.com/ngfw.htmlProduct
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sophos-fixes-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-their-cyberoam-os/Third Party Advisory
https://www.cyberoam.com/ngfw.htmlProduct
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-29574US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29574?

An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely.

How severe is CVE-2020-29574?

CVE-2020-29574 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29574?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST