CVE-2021-40698

Name: CVE-2021-40698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-07T13:15:07.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40698 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. ColdFusion version 2021 update 1 (and earlier) and versions 2018.10 (and earlier) are impacted by an Use of Inherently Dangerous Function vulnerability that can lead to a security feature bypass  . An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate arbitrary data on the environment. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ColdFusion version 2021 update 1 (and earlier) and versions 2018.10 (and earlier) are impacted by an Use of Inherently Dangerous Function vulnerability that can lead to a security feature bypass  . An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate arbitrary data on the environment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-242

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	< 2018
Adobe	Coldfusion	2018
Adobe	Coldfusion	2021

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb21-75.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb21-75.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40698?

How severe is CVE-2021-40698?

CVE-2021-40698 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40698?

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