How severe is CVE-2021-26083?

CVE-2021-26083 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-26083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26083?

CVE-2021-26083 primarily affects Atlassian Data Center. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26083?

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

When was CVE-2021-26083 published?

CVE-2021-26083 was published on 2021-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-26083

CVE-2021-26083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Data Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Atlassian Data Center
Published: 2021-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Export HTML Report in Atlassian Jira Server and Jira Data Center before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26083?: Export HTML Report in Atlassian Jira Server and Jira Data Center before version 8.5.14, from version 8.6.0 before 8.13.6, and from version 8.14.0 before 8.16.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-26083?: CVE-2021-26083 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-26083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-26083?: CVE-2021-26083 primarily affects Atlassian Data Center. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26083?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-26083 published?: CVE-2021-26083 was published on 2021-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-72213

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_data_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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