CVE-2026-6683

Description

FatFs R0.16 and earlier contains a divide-by-zero in exFAT sync logic bug when crafted metadata causes n_fatent - 2 to be zero during write/sync operations. This maps to CWE-369 (Divide By Zero). Estimated CVSS v3.1 vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (4.6, Medium). Network-delivered update media can make this remote in some pipelines. The estimated CISA SSVC vectors are Exploitation: PoC, Technical Impact: Partial.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0021

Probability of exploitation

0.11%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-369 CWE-369

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
elm-chan	fatfs	< r0.16

References

Exploits

https://github.com/runZeroInc/vulns-2026-fatfs-chance https://www.runzero.com/blog/fatfs-bugs/ https://github.com/runZeroInc/vulns-2026-fatfs-chance

Other References

https://elm-chan.org/fsw/ff/ https://www.runzero.com/advisories/fatfs-exfat-divide-by-zero-cve-2026-6683

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6683? +

FatFs R0.16 and earlier contains a divide-by-zero in exFAT sync logic bug when crafted metadata causes n_fatent - 2 to be zero during write/sync operations. This maps to CWE-369 (Divide By Zero). Estimated CVSS v3.1 vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (4.6, Medium). Network-delivered update media can make this remote in some pipelines. The estimated CISA SSVC vectors are Exploitation: PoC, Technical Impact: Partial. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-6683? +

CVE-2026-6683 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0021, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-6683? +

CVE-2026-6683 affects products from elm-chan, specifically: fatfs. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-6683? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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