How severe is CVE-2021-33408?

CVE-2021-33408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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-2021-33408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33408?

CVE-2021-33408 affects Abinitio Control>center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33408?

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

When was CVE-2021-33408 published?

CVE-2021-33408 was published on 2021-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33408

CVE-2021-33408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abinitio Control>center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Abinitio Control>center
Published: 2021-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Ab Initio Control>Center before 4.0.2.6 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files. Fixed in v4.0.2.6 and v4.0.3.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33408?: Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Ab Initio Control>Center before 4.0.2.6 allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files. Fixed in v4.0.2.6 and v4.0.3.1.
How severe is CVE-2021-33408?: CVE-2021-33408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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-2021-33408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33408?: CVE-2021-33408 affects Abinitio Control>center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-33408 published?: CVE-2021-33408 was published on 2021-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.abinitio.com/en/security-advisories/ab-2021-001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:abinitio:control\>center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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