CVE-2021-40086: Infoleak

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in PrimeKey EJBCA before 7.6.0. As part of the configuration of the aliases for SCEP, CMP, EST, and Auto-enrollment, the enrollment secret was reflected on a page (that can only be viewed by an administrator). While hidden from direct view, checking the page source would reveal the secret.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PrimeKey EJBCA<7.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade PrimeKey EJBCA to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.0

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40086?

CVE-2021-40086 has a medium severity level due to exposure of sensitive data in configuration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40086?

To fix CVE-2021-40086, upgrade PrimeKey EJBCA to version 7.6.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-40086 affect?

CVE-2021-40086 affects PrimeKey EJBCA versions before 7.6.0.

4

Who can view the sensitive information exposed by CVE-2021-40086?

Only administrators can view the sensitive information exposed by CVE-2021-40086.

5

What kind of information is revealed in CVE-2021-40086?

CVE-2021-40086 reveals the enrollment secret for SCEP, CMP, EST, and Auto-enrollment.

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