How severe is CVE-2021-33214?

CVE-2021-33214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33214?

CVE-2021-33214 affects Hms-networks Ecatcher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33214?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-33214 published?

CVE-2021-33214 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33214

CVE-2021-33214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hms-networks Ecatcher with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Hms-networks Ecatcher
Published: 2021-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In HMS Ewon eCatcher through 6.6.4, weak filesystem permissions could allow malicious users to access files that could lead to sensitive information disclosure, modification of configuration files, or disruption of normal system operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33214?: In HMS Ewon eCatcher through 6.6.4, weak filesystem permissions could allow malicious users to access files that could lead to sensitive information disclosure, modification of configuration files, or disruption of normal system operation.
How severe is CVE-2021-33214?: CVE-2021-33214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33214?: CVE-2021-33214 affects Hms-networks Ecatcher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-33214 published?: CVE-2021-33214 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hms-networks:ecatcher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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