How severe is CVE-2021-40649?

CVE-2021-40649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40649?

CVE-2021-40649 affects Softwareag Connx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40649?

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

When was CVE-2021-40649 published?

CVE-2021-40649 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2021-40649

CVE-2021-40649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Softwareag Connx 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Softwareag Connx
Published: 2022-06-14
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

In Connx Version 6.2.0.1269 (20210623), a cookie can be issued by the application and not have the HttpOnly flag set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40649?: In Connx Version 6.2.0.1269 (20210623), a cookie can be issued by the application and not have the HttpOnly flag set.
How severe is CVE-2021-40649?: CVE-2021-40649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40649?: CVE-2021-40649 affects Softwareag Connx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-40649 published?: CVE-2021-40649 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softwareag:connx:6.2.0.1269:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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