CVE-2026-21825: HCLSoftware DX Compose · Cross-site Scripting
Affects HCLSoftware DX ComposeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HCLSoftwareDX Compose | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules or input validation controls to mitigate reflected XSS attacks in the search center component. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may trigger the vulnerability.
Description
HCL Digital Experience Compose is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search center. An attacker could execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser.