Is CVE-2021-41033 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-41033 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-41033 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-41033 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-41033?

CVE-2021-41033 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-41033

CWE-300Published: September 13, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In all released versions of Eclipse Equinox, at least until version 4.21 (September 2021), installation can be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attack if using p2 repos that are HTTP; that can then be exploited to serve incorrect p2 metadata and entirely alter the local installation, particularly by installing plug-ins that may then run malicious code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-41033 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 8.1.