How severe is CVE-2021-40375?

CVE-2021-40375 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40375 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40375?

CVE-2021-40375 affects Apperta Openeyes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40375?

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

When was CVE-2021-40375 published?

CVE-2021-40375 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40375

CVE-2021-40375 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apperta Openeyes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apperta Openeyes
Published: 2022-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apperta Foundation OpenEyes 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to view the sensitive information of patients without having the intended level of privilege. Despite OpenEyes returning a Forbidden error message, the contents of a patient's profile are still returned in the server response. This response can be read in an intercepting proxy or by viewing the page source. Sensitive information returned in responses includes patient PII and medication records or history.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40375?: Apperta Foundation OpenEyes 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to view the sensitive information of patients without having the intended level of privilege. Despite OpenEyes returning a Forbidden error message, the contents of a patient's profile are still returned in the server response. This response can be read in an intercepting proxy or by viewing the page source. Sensitive information returned in responses includes patient PII and medication records or history.
How severe is CVE-2021-40375?: CVE-2021-40375 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40375 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40375?: CVE-2021-40375 affects Apperta Openeyes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40375?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-40375 published?: CVE-2021-40375 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apperta:openeyes:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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