CVE-2021-40699

Name: CVE-2021-40699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-07T13:15:07.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40699 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 improper access control vulnerability when checking permissions in the CFIDE path. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate arbitrary data on the environment. EPSS estimates a 0.49% 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 improper access control vulnerability when checking permissions in the CFIDE path. 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

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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-2021-40699?

How severe is CVE-2021-40699?

CVE-2021-40699 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40699?

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