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CVE-2021-41790: An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-41790 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting alfresco content services. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2021-10-21
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alfresco

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

alfresco alfresco content services UPGRADE
Affected: >= 5.0.0.0 and <= 5.2.7.11 · >= 6.0.0.0 and <= 6.0.1.9 · >= 6.1.0.0 and <= 6.1.1.10 · >= 6.2.0.0 and <= 6.2.2.18 · >= 7.0.1.0 and <= 7.0.1.2 · 7.0 · 7.0.0.1 · 7.0.0.2
Fixed in: newer than 7.0.1.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy alfresco-content-services || rpm -q alfresco-content-services || alfresco-content-services --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.0.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade alfresco-content-services
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade alfresco-content-services
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison alfresco-content-services sudo apt install alfresco-content-services=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold alfresco-content-services
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list alfresco-content-services sudo dnf downgrade alfresco-content-services-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add alfresco-content-services
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-41790?

alfresco content services: upgrade to newer than 7.0.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-41790 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41790 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-2021-41790 affect?

CVE-2021-41790 affects alfresco content services. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 c

How urgent is CVE-2021-41790?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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