CVE-2021-26702

Name: CVE-2021-26702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-01T22:15:14.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26702 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eprints	Eprints	3.4.2

References

https://files.eprints.org/2548/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://files.eprints.org/2548/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26702?

EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.

How severe is CVE-2021-26702?

CVE-2021-26702 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26702?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST