How severe is CVE-2021-33840?

CVE-2021-33840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33840?

CVE-2021-33840 affects Luca-app Luca. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33840?

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-2021-33840 published?

CVE-2021-33840 was published on 2021-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33840

CVE-2021-33840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Luca-app Luca with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Luca-app Luca
Published: 2021-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The server in Luca through 1.1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (insertion of many fake records related to COVID-19) because Phone Number data lacks a digital signature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33840?: The server in Luca through 1.1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (insertion of many fake records related to COVID-19) because Phone Number data lacks a digital signature.
How severe is CVE-2021-33840?: CVE-2021-33840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33840?: CVE-2021-33840 affects Luca-app Luca. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33840?: 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-2021-33840 published?: CVE-2021-33840 was published on 2021-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:luca-app:luca:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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