CVE-2021-40067: The access controls on the Mobility read-write API improperly validate user access permissions; this API is di

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-40067?

mobility: upgrade to 12.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-40067 being exploited?

CVE-2021-40067 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-40067 affect?

CVE-2021-40067 affects mobility. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The access controls on the Mobility read-write API improperly validate user access permissions; this API is disabled by default. If the API is manually enabled, attackers with both network access to the API and valid credentials can read an

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-40067?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-40067 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mobility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The access controls on the Mobility read-write API improperly validate user access permissions; this API is disabled by default. If the API is manually enabled, attackers with both network access to the API and valid credentials can read and write data to it; regardless of access control group membership settings. This vulnerability is fixed in Mobility v12.14.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2021-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): NetMotion Software · Vendor: netmotionsoftware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-16 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netmotionsoftware mobility UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.14

Fixed in: 12.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobility || rpm -q mobility || mobility --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mobility

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mobility

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-40067?

mobility: upgrade to 12.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-40067 being exploited?

CVE-2021-40067 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-40067 affect?

CVE-2021-40067 affects mobility. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The access controls on the Mobility read-write API improperly validate user access permissions; this API is disabled by default. If the API is manually enabled, attackers with both network access to the API and valid credentials can read an

How urgent is CVE-2021-40067?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-40066 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE The access controls on the Mobility read-only API improperly validate user access permissions

References

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