Is CVE-2021-33353 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-33353 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-33353 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-33353 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-33353?

CVE-2021-33353 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-33353

CWE-22Published: March 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Wyomind Help Desk Magento 2 extension v.1.3.6 and before fixed in v.1.3.7 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file attachment directory setting.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Wyomind Help Desk extension for Magento 2 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and requires immediate patching.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the Wyomind Help Desk extension to version 1.3.7 or later.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-33353 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.