CVE-2021-40680

CVE-2021-40680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Articatech Web Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

There is a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Artica Proxy (4.30.000000 SP206 through SP255, and VMware appliance 4.30.000000 through SP273) via the filename parameter to /cgi-bin/main.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40680?
There is a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Artica Proxy (4.30.000000 SP206 through SP255, and VMware appliance 4.30.000000 through SP273) via the filename parameter to /cgi-bin/main.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2021-40680?
CVE-2021-40680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40680 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40680?
CVE-2021-40680 primarily affects Articatech Web Proxy. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40680?
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-2021-40680 published?
CVE-2021-40680 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

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