How severe is CVE-2021-40325?

CVE-2021-40325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40325?

CVE-2021-40325 affects Cobbler Project Cobbler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40325?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-40325 published?

CVE-2021-40325 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40325

CVE-2021-40325 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cobbler Project Cobbler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cobbler Project Cobbler
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cobbler before 3.3.0 allows authorization bypass for modification of settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40325?: Cobbler before 3.3.0 allows authorization bypass for modification of settings.
How severe is CVE-2021-40325?: CVE-2021-40325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40325?: CVE-2021-40325 affects Cobbler Project Cobbler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-40325 published?: CVE-2021-40325 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cobbler_project:cobbler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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