Is CVE-2021-33360 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-33360 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-33360 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-33360 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-33360?

CVE-2021-33360 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-33360

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue found in Stoqey gnuplot v.0.0.3 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the src/index.ts, plotCallack, child_process, and/or filePath parameter(s).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Stoqey gnuplot v.0.0.3 and earlier contains a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution via parameter manipulation. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8. It poses a significant risk to systems running the affected software.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of gnuplot beyond 0.0.3 or apply necessary security patches to prevent parameter-based code execution.

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-2021-33360 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.