CVE-2021-38379

Name: CVE-2021-38379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-27T15:15:08.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38379 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hub in CFEngine Enterprise 3.6.7 through 3.18.0 has Insecure Permissions that allow local Information Disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hub in CFEngine Enterprise 3.6.7 through 3.18.0 has Insecure Permissions that allow local Information Disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Northern.Tech	Cfengine	>= 3.6.7, <= 3.18.0

References

https://cfengine.com/blog/2021/cve-2021-38379-and-cve-2021-36756/Vendor Advisory
https://docs.cfengine.com/docs/3.18/enterprise-cfengine-guide.htmlVendor Advisory
https://cfengine.com/blog/2021/cve-2021-38379-and-cve-2021-36756/Vendor Advisory
https://docs.cfengine.com/docs/3.18/enterprise-cfengine-guide.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38379?

The Hub in CFEngine Enterprise 3.6.7 through 3.18.0 has Insecure Permissions that allow local Information Disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2021-38379?

CVE-2021-38379 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38379?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38379?

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Source: NVD / NIST