CVE-2021-41033

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.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory eclipse.org
Affected: The Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Equinox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=575688 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41033?
CVE-2021-41033 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41033?
To fix CVE-2021-41033, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-41033 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-41033 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-41033?
CVE-2021-41033 affects The Eclipse Foundation Eclipse Equinox.
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