CVE-2021-42260

PoC —

CVSS 3.1

7.5 high

EPSS

3%p88

Published

Oct 11, 2021 (Oct 11, 2021)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

TinyXML through 2.6.2 has an infinite loop in TiXmlParsingData::Stamp in tinyxmlparser.cpp via the TIXML_UTF_LEAD_0 case. It can be triggered by a crafted XML message and leads to a denial of service.

Vendors: tinyxml project debian
Products: tinyxml, debian linux
Weakness: CWE-835
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

NVD CVE.org GitHub PoCs EPSS (3.3%)

In the news1 stories

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, CompactLogix, CompactLogix 5480, GuardLogix, Compact GuardLogix

CISA advisory maps CVE-2021-42260 to Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix controllers with firmware below per-series patch levels.

CISA published an ICS advisory associating CVE-2021-42260 with multiple Rockwell Automation controller families: ControlLogix 5580, GuardLogix 5580, CompactLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, and Compact GuardLogix 5380. Affected firmware versions fall below 34.015, 35.014, 36.013, and 37.011 depending on the series. The vendor provides updated firmware as remediation.

CISA AdvisoriesSep 1, 12:00 UTC · 14d agoAdvisory CVE-2021-42260