PatchTheCVECVE-2020-29574: CyberoamOS (CROS) SQL Injection Vulnerability
CVE-2020-29574 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cyberoamos, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Used in ransomware campaigns
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | Yes, fix due 2025-02-27, used in ransomware |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2020-12-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-15 |
Last updated 2026-08-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Write-up: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sophos-fixes-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-their-c
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-29574?
cyberoamos: upgrade to newer than 2020-12-04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-29574 being exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-29574 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.
What does CVE-2020-29574 affect?
CVE-2020-29574 affects cyberoamos. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely.
How urgent is CVE-2020-29574?
Priority 95/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Used in ransomware campaigns; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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