Is CVE-2021-38445 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38445 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38445 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-38445 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38445?

CVE-2021-38445 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-38445

CWE-130Published: May 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OCI OpenDDS versions prior to 3.18.1 do not handle a length parameter consistent with the actual length of the associated data, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38445 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.