CVE-2021-40086

Name: CVE-2021-40086
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-25T02:15:06.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.2/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40086 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in PrimeKey EJBCA before 7.6.0. As part of the configuration of the aliases for SCEP, CMP, EST, and Auto-enrollment, the enrollment secret was reflected on a page (that can only be viewed by an administrator). EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in PrimeKey EJBCA before 7.6.0. As part of the configuration of the aliases for SCEP, CMP, EST, and Auto-enrollment, the enrollment secret was reflected on a page (that can only be viewed by an administrator). While hidden from direct view, checking the page source would reveal the secret.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Primekey	Ejbca	< 7.6.0

References

https://support.primekey.com/news/posts/52Vendor Advisory
https://support.primekey.com/news/posts/52Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40086?

How severe is CVE-2021-40086?

CVE-2021-40086 has a CVSS score of 2.2/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40086?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST