CVE-2021-43990
CVE-2021-43990 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fanuc Roboguide with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 2.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Fanuc Roboguide
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The affected product is vulnerable to a network-based attack by threat actors supplying a crafted, malicious XML payload designed to trigger an external entity reference call.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-43990?
- The affected product is vulnerable to a network-based attack by threat actors supplying a crafted, malicious XML payload designed to trigger an external entity reference call.
- How severe is CVE-2021-43990?
- CVE-2021-43990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-43990 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-43990?
- CVE-2021-43990 affects Fanuc Roboguide. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-43990?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-43990 published?
- CVE-2021-43990 was published on 2022-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fanuc:roboguide:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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