Is CVE-2021-40086 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-40086 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-40086 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-40086 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-40086?

CVE-2021-40086 has a CVSS score of 2.2 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2021-40086

CWE-200Published: August 25, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

2.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in PrimeKey EJBCA before 7.6.0. As part of the configuration of the aliases for SCEP, CMP, EST, and Auto-enrollment, the enrollment secret was reflected on a page (that can only be viewed by an administrator). While hidden from direct view, checking the page source would reveal the secret.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-40086 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.