CVE-2026-21821
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published13 May 2026
Description
The HCL BigFix SCM Reporting site contains an outdated and unsupported version of the jQuery 1.x library. Since jQuery 1.x has reached end-of-life and no longer receives security updates, it may expose the application to publicly known security weaknesses and increase the risk of client-side attacks such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or manipulation through vulnerable third-party components.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-21821 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-21821 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.21%.
How severe is CVE-2026-21821?
CVE-2026-21821 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21821?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.