How severe is CVE-2021-41790?

CVE-2021-41790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2021-41790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41790?

CVE-2021-41790 primarily affects Alfresco Alfresco Content Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41790?

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-2021-41790 published?

CVE-2021-41790 was published on 2021-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41790

CVE-2021-41790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alfresco Alfresco Content Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alfresco Alfresco Content Services
Published: 2021-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2. Script Action execution allows executing scripts uploaded outside of the Data Dictionary. This could allow a logged-in attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41790?: An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2. Script Action execution allows executing scripts uploaded outside of the Data Dictionary. This could allow a logged-in attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment.
How severe is CVE-2021-41790?: CVE-2021-41790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2021-41790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41790?: CVE-2021-41790 primarily affects Alfresco Alfresco Content Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41790?: 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-2021-41790 published?: CVE-2021-41790 was published on 2021-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:alfresco:alfresco_content_services:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alfresco:alfresco_content_services:7.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alfresco:alfresco_content_services:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alfresco:alfresco_content_services:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*