CVE-2021-43406
CVE-2021-43406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fusionpbx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Fusionpbx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in FusionPBX before 4.5.30. The fax_post_size may have risky characters (it is not constrained to preset values).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-43406?
- An issue was discovered in FusionPBX before 4.5.30. The fax_post_size may have risky characters (it is not constrained to preset values).
- How severe is CVE-2021-43406?
- CVE-2021-43406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-43406 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-2021-43406?
- CVE-2021-43406 affects Fusionpbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-43406?
- 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-2021-43406 published?
- CVE-2021-43406 was published on 2021-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fusionpbx:fusionpbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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