How severe is CVE-2021-33184?

CVE-2021-33184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33184?

CVE-2021-33184 affects Synology Download Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33184?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-33184 published?

CVE-2021-33184 was published on 2021-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33184

CVE-2021-33184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology Download Station with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Synology Download Station
Published: 2021-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server-Side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in task management component in Synology Download Station before 3.8.15-3563 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33184?: Server-Side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in task management component in Synology Download Station before 3.8.15-3563 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2021-33184?: CVE-2021-33184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-33184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33184?: CVE-2021-33184 affects Synology Download Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-33184 published?: CVE-2021-33184 was published on 2021-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_20_23

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synology:download_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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