CVE-2021-38438
CVE-2021-38438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fatek Winproladder 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Fatek Winproladder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A use after free vulnerability in FATEK Automation WinProladder versions 3.30 and prior may be exploited when a valid user opens a malformed project file, which may allow arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38438?
- A use after free vulnerability in FATEK Automation WinProladder versions 3.30 and prior may be exploited when a valid user opens a malformed project file, which may allow arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38438?
- CVE-2021-38438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-38438 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38438?
- CVE-2021-38438 affects Fatek Winproladder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38438?
- 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-2021-38438 published?
- CVE-2021-38438 was published on 2021-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fatek:winproladder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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