How severe is CVE-2021-38379?

CVE-2021-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38379?

CVE-2021-38379 affects Northern.tech Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38379?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-38379 published?

CVE-2021-38379 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38379

CVE-2021-38379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Northern.tech Cfengine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Northern.tech Cfengine
Published: 2021-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

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 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38379?: CVE-2021-38379 affects Northern.tech Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38379 published?: CVE-2021-38379 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:northern.tech:cfengine:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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