IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2020-29574|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

CyberoamOS (CROS) SQL Injection Vulnerability

CyberoamOS (CROS) contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely.

Published Dec 11, 2020 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-02-27 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a SQL Injection (CWE-89) vulnerability in Sophos CyberoamOS. An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running cyberoamos: v ≤ 2020-12-04
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-02-06 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2025-02-27.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KBA-000007526
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29574
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-29574
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