Is CVE-2021-20032 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-20032 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-20032 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-20032 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-20032?

CVE-2021-20032 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-20032

CWE-16Published: August 10, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SonicWall Analytics 2.5 On-Prem is vulnerable to Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interface security misconfiguration vulnerability which potentially leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability impacts Analytics On-Prem 2.5.2518 and earlier.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-20032 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.