CVE-2026-38891: An improper input validation in the gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp component of gazebo_plugins v3.9.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted geometr

highCVSS 7.5CVE-2026-38891

An improper input validation in the gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp component of gazebo_plugins v3.9.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted geometry_msgs::Twist message.

Details

Source: NVD Recent CVEs (US · database · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.5
Published: 2026-07-01
Last updated: 2026-07-02
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-38891

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-388910.34% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 26% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-38891	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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CVE-2026-38891: An improper input validation in the gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp component of gazebo_plugins v3.9.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted geometr

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