CVE-2020-25223: Sophos SG UTM Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-25223 is a high (CVSS 10.0) OS Command Injection vulnerability in Sophos SG UTM. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 25-03-2022. EPSS estimates a 96.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 25-09-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-03-2022Added to CISA KEVSophos SG UTM Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- 15-04-2022CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
- 21-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the WebAdmin of Sophos SG UTM before v9.705 MR5, v9.607 MR7, and v9.511 MR11
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
96.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 96.75% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
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CISA KEVListed- Added
- 25-03-2022
- Federal due date
- 15-04-2022
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions. nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25223
Public exploits
3 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (secpod.com)
Maturity: unknown
Sophos UTM WebAdmin SID Command Injection
exploit/linux/http/sophos_utm_webadmin_sid_cmd_injection
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sophos1 product
- unified_threat_management< 9.511 | ≥ 9.600, < 9.607 | ≥ 9.700, < 9.705 | 9.511 | 9.607 | 9.705
1 vendor · 1 product
References
6 links- cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.htmlTechnical Description
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/164697/Sophos-UTM-WebAdmin-SID-Command-Injection.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-25223Government ResourceUS Government Resource