CVE-2021-40828: Connections initialized by the AWS IoT Device SDK v2 for Java (versions prior to 1.3.3), Python (versions prio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-40828?

amazon web services aws-c-io: upgrade to 0.9.13; amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2: upgrade to 1.3.3; amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-40828 being exploited?

CVE-2021-40828 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-2021-40828 affect?

CVE-2021-40828 affects amazon web services aws-c-io, amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2, amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Connections initialized by the AWS IoT Device SDK v2 for Java (versions prior to 1.3.3), Python (versions prior to 1.5.18), C++ (versions prior to 1.12.7) and Node.js (versions prior to 1.5.1) did not verify server certificate hostname duri

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-40828?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Routine

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CVE-2021-40828 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting amazon web services aws-c-io, amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2, amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Connections initialized by the AWS IoT Device SDK v2 for Java (versions prior to 1.3.3), Python (versions prior to 1.5.18), C++ (versions prior to 1.12.7) and Node.js (versions prior to 1.5.1) did not verify server certificate hostname during TLS handshake when overriding Certificate Authorities (CA) in their trust stores on Windows. This issue has been addressed in aws-c-io submodule versions 0.9.13 onward. This issue affects: Amazon Web Service

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2021-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): F-Secure · Vendor: amazon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-23 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amazon amazon web services aws-c-io UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.13

Fixed in: 0.9.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amazon-web-services-aws-c-io || rpm -q amazon-web-services-aws-c-io || amazon-web-services-aws-c-io --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amazon-web-services-aws-c-io

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amazon-web-services-aws-c-io

Note

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

amazon amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.3

Fixed in: 1.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2 || rpm -q amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2 || amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2 --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2

Note

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

amazon amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.1

Fixed in: 1.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.1

npm install amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2@">=1.5.1"

amazon amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.18

Fixed in: 1.5.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.18

pip install --upgrade "amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2>=1.5.18"

amazon amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12.7

Fixed in: 1.12.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amazon-web-services-internet-of-things-device-software-development-kit-v2

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-40828?

amazon web services aws-c-io: upgrade to 0.9.13; amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2: upgrade to 1.3.3; amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-40828 being exploited?

CVE-2021-40828 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-2021-40828 affect?

CVE-2021-40828 affects amazon web services aws-c-io, amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2, amazon web services internet of things device software development kit v2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Connections initialized by the AWS IoT Device SDK v2 for Java (versions prior to 1.3.3), Python (versions prior to 1.5.18), C++ (versions prior to 1.12.7) and Node.js (versions prior to 1.5.1) did not verify server certificate hostname duri

How urgent is CVE-2021-40828?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities · Python vulnerabilities · Java vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities · AWS vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-40831 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE UPGRADE The AWS IoT Device SDK v2 for Java, Python, C++ and Node.js appends a user supplied Certificate Authority (CA)
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