Is CVE-2021-38426 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38426 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38426 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2021-38426 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38426?

CVE-2021-38426 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-38426

CWE-787Published: October 18, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

FATEK Automation WinProladder versions 3.30 and prior lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files, which could result in an out-of-bounds write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38426 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.