How severe is CVE-2021-42218?

CVE-2021-42218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-42218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42218?

CVE-2021-42218 affects Rice Open Motion Planning Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42218?

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-2021-42218 published?

CVE-2021-42218 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42218

CVE-2021-42218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rice Open Motion Planning Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Rice Open Motion Planning Library
Published: 2022-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OMPL v1.5.2 contains a memory leak in VFRRT.cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42218?: OMPL v1.5.2 contains a memory leak in VFRRT.cpp
How severe is CVE-2021-42218?: CVE-2021-42218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-42218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42218?: CVE-2021-42218 affects Rice Open Motion Planning Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42218?: 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-2021-42218 published?: CVE-2021-42218 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ompl/ompl/issues/839

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rice:open_motion_planning_library:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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