How severe is CVE-2021-3833?

CVE-2021-3833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-3833 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-3833?

CVE-2021-3833 affects Artica Integria Ims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3833?

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

When was CVE-2021-3833 published?

CVE-2021-3833 was published on 2021-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-3833

CVE-2021-3833 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Artica Integria Ims with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-697.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Artica Integria Ims
Published: 2021-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integria IMS login check uses a loose comparator ("==") to compare the MD5 hash of the password provided by the user and the MD5 hash stored in the database. An attacker with a specific formatted password could exploit this vulnerability in order to login in the system with different passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3833?: Integria IMS login check uses a loose comparator ("==") to compare the MD5 hash of the password provided by the user and the MD5 hash stored in the database. An attacker with a specific formatted password could exploit this vulnerability in order to login in the system with different passwords.
How severe is CVE-2021-3833?: CVE-2021-3833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-3833 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-3833?: CVE-2021-3833 affects Artica Integria Ims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3833?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-3833 published?: CVE-2021-3833 was published on 2021-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artica:integria_ims:5.0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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