What is CVE-2021-4430?

Info disclosure in ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6's ENV handler, leaking vars from defaultConfig.js. Patch to 3.1.7.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4430 in ColdBox?

Upgrade via npm or Git: pull a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69e. Restart bundler, retest.

Is ColdBox Elixir vulnerable right now?

Only if you're stuck on 3.1.6. 3.1.7+ is clean, per NVD.

CVE-2021-4430: ColdBox Elixir's Config File Just Spilled Its Secrets

Patch ID a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69e. That's the fix for CVE-2021-4430 in ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6—a niche framework's info leak that screams 'forgot to scrub the configs.'

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Code snippet from ColdBox Elixir defaultConfig.js highlighting CVE-2021-4430 vulnerability

⚡ Key Takeaways

CVE-2021-4430 exposes ENV vars in ColdBox Elixir 3.1.6's defaultConfig.js—patch to 3.1.7 immediately. 𝕏
Niche frameworks like ColdBox evade big scrutiny, risking overlooked bugs amid bundler hype. 𝕏
Ortus fixed it fast with commit a3aa62daea2e44c76d08d1eac63768cd928cd69e; audit your setups now. 𝕏

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