How severe is CVE-2021-21701?

CVE-2021-21701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-21701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21701?

CVE-2021-21701 affects Jenkins Performance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21701?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-21701 published?

CVE-2021-21701 was published on 2021-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21701

CVE-2021-21701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Performance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Jenkins Performance
Published: 2021-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Performance Plugin 3.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21701?: Jenkins Performance Plugin 3.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-21701?: CVE-2021-21701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-21701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21701?: CVE-2021-21701 affects Jenkins Performance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-21701 published?: CVE-2021-21701 was published on 2021-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:performance:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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