How severe is CVE-2021-26704?

CVE-2021-26704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-26704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26704?

CVE-2021-26704 affects Eprints. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26704?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-26704 published?

CVE-2021-26704 was published on 2021-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-26704

CVE-2021-26704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eprints with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Eprints
Published: 2021-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EPrints 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to the verb parameter in a cgi/toolbox/toolbox URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26704?: EPrints 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to the verb parameter in a cgi/toolbox/toolbox URI.
How severe is CVE-2021-26704?: CVE-2021-26704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-26704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-26704?: CVE-2021-26704 affects Eprints. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-26704 published?: CVE-2021-26704 was published on 2021-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eprints:eprints:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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