HIGH
CVE-2021-33587
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 28, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The css-what package 4.0.0 through 5.0.0 for Node.js does not ensure that attribute parsing has Linear Time Complexity relative to the size of the input.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-33587 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
css-what_project1 product(s)
css-what
netapp1 product(s)
e-series performance analyzer
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
→
https://github.com/fb55/css-what/releases/tag/v5.0.1Patch · Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210706-0007/Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/fb55/css-what/releases/tag/v5.0.1Patch · Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210706-0007/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-33587
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 28, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-33587 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.