How severe is CVE-2021-43388?

CVE-2021-43388 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-43388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-43388?

CVE-2021-43388 affects Unisys Cargo Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43388?

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-2021-43388 published?

CVE-2021-43388 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43388

CVE-2021-43388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unisys Cargo Mobile 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Unisys Cargo Mobile
Published: 2021-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unisys Cargo Mobile Application before 1.2.29 uses cleartext to store sensitive information, which might be revealed in a backup. The issue is addressed by ensuring that the allowBackup flag (in the manifest) is False.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43388?: Unisys Cargo Mobile Application before 1.2.29 uses cleartext to store sensitive information, which might be revealed in a backup. The issue is addressed by ensuring that the allowBackup flag (in the manifest) is False.
How severe is CVE-2021-43388?: CVE-2021-43388 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-43388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-43388?: CVE-2021-43388 affects Unisys Cargo Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43388?: 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-2021-43388 published?: CVE-2021-43388 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=65

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unisys:cargo_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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