CVE-2021-41790

Name: CVE-2021-41790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-21T09:15:08.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41790 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2. Script Action execution allows executing scripts uploaded outside of the Data Dictionary. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2. Script Action execution allows executing scripts uploaded outside of the Data Dictionary. This could allow a logged-in attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.2.7.11
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	>= 6.0.0.0, <= 6.0.1.9
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	>= 6.1.0.0, <= 6.1.1.10
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	>= 6.2.0.0, <= 6.2.2.18
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	>= 7.0.1.0, <= 7.0.1.2
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	7.0
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	7.0.0.1
Alfresco	Alfresco Content Services	7.0.0.2

References

https://github.com/Alfresco/acs-packaging/blob/master/DISCLOSURES.mdThird Party Advisory
https://www.themissinglink.com.au/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Alfresco/acs-packaging/blob/master/DISCLOSURES.mdThird Party Advisory
https://www.themissinglink.com.au/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41790?

How severe is CVE-2021-41790?

CVE-2021-41790 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41790?

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