How severe is CVE-2021-41189?

CVE-2021-41189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41189?

CVE-2021-41189 affects Duraspace Dspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41189?

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-2021-41189 published?

CVE-2021-41189 was published on 2021-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41189

CVE-2021-41189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Duraspace Dspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Duraspace Dspace
Published: 2021-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DSpace is an open source turnkey repository application. In version 7.0, any community or collection administrator can escalate their permission up to become system administrator. This vulnerability only exists in 7.0 and does not impact 6.x or below. This issue is patched in version 7.1. As a workaround, users of 7.0 may temporarily disable the ability for community or collection administrators to manage permissions or workflows settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41189?: DSpace is an open source turnkey repository application. In version 7.0, any community or collection administrator can escalate their permission up to become system administrator. This vulnerability only exists in 7.0 and does not impact 6.x or below. This issue is patched in version 7.1. As a workaround, users of 7.0 may temporarily disable the ability for community or collection administrators to manage permissions or workflows settings.
How severe is CVE-2021-41189?: CVE-2021-41189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41189?: CVE-2021-41189 affects Duraspace Dspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41189?: 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-2021-41189 published?: CVE-2021-41189 was published on 2021-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:duraspace:dspace:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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