How severe is CVE-2020-17352?

CVE-2020-17352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-17352 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-17352?

CVE-2020-17352 primarily affects Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17352?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-17352 published?

CVE-2020-17352 was published on 2020-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-17352

CVE-2020-17352 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware
Published: 2020-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Two OS command injection vulnerabilities in the User Portal of Sophos XG Firewall through 2020-08-05 potentially allow an authenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-17352?: Two OS command injection vulnerabilities in the User Portal of Sophos XG Firewall through 2020-08-05 potentially allow an authenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-17352?: CVE-2020-17352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-17352 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-17352?: CVE-2020-17352 primarily affects Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17352?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-17352 published?: CVE-2020-17352 was published on 2020-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:17.5:maintenance_release9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:18.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:18.0:mr1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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