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Unknown [CVE-2021-20023] SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read an arbitrary file on the remote host

This security SonicWall advisory covers CVE-2021-20023 affecting Email Security.

CVE-2021-20023 Published Apr 20, 2021Updated by vendor Aug 12, 2026
Affected products & platforms
SonicWallEmail Security
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Summary

SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read an arbitrary file on the remote host.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Listed:
Nov 3, 2021 · federal remediation due Nov 17, 2021
Required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware use:
Known

KEV is a prioritization signal from CISA — remediation detail still comes from the vendor advisory.

Affected versions
  • Email Security 10.0.9 and earlier

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Fixed versions

No fixed release is recorded yet. That does not prove no patch exists — confirm against the vendor advisory.

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Mitigation

The source record does not include mitigation steps. That is not a statement that no fix exists — read the vendor advisory below for the authoritative guidance.

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