How severe is CVE-2021-4430?

CVE-2021-4430 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-4430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4430?

CVE-2021-4430 affects Ortussolutions Coldbox Elixir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4430?

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

When was CVE-2021-4430 published?

CVE-2021-4430 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4430

CVE-2021-4430 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ortussolutions Coldbox Elixir with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 2.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ortussolutions Coldbox Elixir
Published: 2023-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Ortus Solutions ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6. This affects an unknown part of the file src/defaultConfig.js of the component ENV Variable Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. Upgrading to version 3.1.7 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-244485 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4430?: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Ortus Solutions ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6. This affects an unknown part of the file src/defaultConfig.js of the component ENV Variable Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. Upgrading to version 3.1.7 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-244485 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-4430?: CVE-2021-4430 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-4430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4430?: CVE-2021-4430 affects Ortussolutions Coldbox Elixir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4430?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-4430 published?: CVE-2021-4430 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ortussolutions:coldbox_elixir:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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