CVE-2021-26084
In affected versions of Confluence Server and Data Center, an OGNL injection vulnerability exists that would allow an unauthenticated attacker to…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-11-03, remediation due 2021-11-17)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-917
- Published
- 2021-08-30
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
In affected versions of Confluence Server and Data Center, an OGNL injection vulnerability exists that would allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a Confluence Server or Data Center instance. The affected versions are before version 6.13.23, from version 6.14.0 before 7.4.11, from version 7.5.0 before 7.11.6, and from version 7.12.0 before 7.12.5.
Affected products
- atlassian confluence data center
- atlassian confluence server
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2021-11-17.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167449/Atlassian-Confluence-Namespace-OGNL-Injection.html
- https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-67940
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-26084
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-26084 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-26084 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2021-11-17. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-26084?
CVE-2021-26084 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2019-3398 — Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Cente
- CVE-2026-21589 — Atlassian Multiple Products
- CVE-2021-26086 — Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center
- CVE-2023-22527 — Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Serve
- CVE-2023-22518 — Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Serve
- CVE-2023-22515 — Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Serve
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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