Vulnerability Description
In all released versions of Eclipse Equinox, at least until version 4.21 (September 2021), installation can be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attack if using p2 repos that are HTTP; that can then be exploited to serve incorrect p2 metadata and entirely alter the local installation, particularly by installing plug-ins that may then run malicious code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Equinox | < 4.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=575688Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=575688Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41033?
CVE-2021-41033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In all released versions of Eclipse Equinox, at least until version 4.21 (September 2021), installation can be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attack if using p2 repos that are HTTP; that can then be ...
How severe is CVE-2021-41033?
CVE-2021-41033 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41033?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Equinox.