Is CVE-2021-38733 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38733 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38733 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-38733 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38733?

CVE-2021-38733 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-38733

CWE-89Published: October 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SEMCMS SHOP v 1.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via Ant_BlogCat.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SEMCMS SHOP v1.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in Ant_BlogCat.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of SEMCMS or implement input sanitization for the affected script.

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-2021-38733 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.