How severe is CVE-2021-32972?

CVE-2021-32972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32972?

CVE-2021-32972 affects Panasonic Fpwin Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32972?

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

When was CVE-2021-32972 published?

CVE-2021-32972 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32972

CVE-2021-32972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Panasonic Fpwin Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Panasonic Fpwin Pro
Published: 2021-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Panasonic FPWIN Pro, all Versions 7.5.1.1 and prior, allows an attacker to craft a project file specifying a URI that causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents, which may allow the attacker to disclose information that is accessible in the context of the user executing software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32972?: Panasonic FPWIN Pro, all Versions 7.5.1.1 and prior, allows an attacker to craft a project file specifying a URI that causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents, which may allow the attacker to disclose information that is accessible in the context of the user executing software.
How severe is CVE-2021-32972?: CVE-2021-32972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32972?: CVE-2021-32972 affects Panasonic Fpwin Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32972 published?: CVE-2021-32972 was published on 2021-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-180-03

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:panasonic:fpwin_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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