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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-4430 is a low-severity information disclosure issue in Ortus Solutions ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6. The public record says the ENV Variable Handler in src/defaultConfig.js could disclose information. The named fix is upgrading to version 3.1.7.
Executive priority
Handle during normal patching unless the component processes sensitive environment configuration in a higher-risk internal network. The issue has a clear upgrade path and no sourced evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-200 information exposure affecting ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6. CVSS 3.1 is 3.5 with adjacent-network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact. The patch identifier is a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69e.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to applications that include ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, specific deployment patterns, or confirmed internet-facing exposure conditions.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. VulDB marks the issue with permissions required, and the CVSS vector requires adjacent access and low privileges, which reduces practical urgency.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the bundle does not describe the exact disclosure condition, affected runtime context, or exploit maturity. Keep analysis bounded to ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6 and the documented v3.1.7 patch.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade ColdBox Elixir from 3.1.6 to 3.1.7 or later per the referenced release.
- Review dependency lockfiles and deployment artifacts for lingering 3.1.6 copies.
- Check Ortus Solutions and VulDB entries for any newer guidance before release.
- Treat exposed environment-derived configuration as potentially disclosed and rotate only if review shows sensitive exposure.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications using ColdBox Elixir and record exact installed versions.
- Confirm package metadata or lockfiles no longer reference version 3.1.6.
- Verify the deployed build includes the v3.1.7 release or patch commit.
- Review configuration handling around ENV variables for unintended disclosure paths.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.5LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.244485CVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.244485CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions/coldbox-elixir/commit/a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69eCVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions/coldbox-elixir/releases/tag/v3.1.7CVE reference · patch
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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