CVE-2021-4430: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Ortus Solutions ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-4430 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting coldbox elixir. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 VD

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2023-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: ortussolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-06 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ortussolutions coldbox elixir DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coldbox-elixir || rpm -q coldbox-elixir || coldbox-elixir --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coldbox-elixir sudo apt install coldbox-elixir=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold coldbox-elixir

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list coldbox-elixir sudo dnf downgrade coldbox-elixir-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add coldbox-elixir

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-4430?

coldbox elixir: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-4430 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4430 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-2021-4430 affect?

CVE-2021-4430 affects coldbox elixir. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). 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 dis

How urgent is CVE-2021-4430?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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