CVE-2021-38304
CVE-2021-38304 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ni Ni-pal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Ni Ni-pal
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper input validation in the National Instruments NI-PAL driver in versions 20.0.0 and prior may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38304?
- Improper input validation in the National Instruments NI-PAL driver in versions 20.0.0 and prior may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38304?
- CVE-2021-38304 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-38304 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38304?
- CVE-2021-38304 affects Ni Ni-pal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38304?
- 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-2021-38304 published?
- CVE-2021-38304 was published on 2021-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ni:ni-pal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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