CVE-2026-21825: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in HCLSoftware DX Compose
CVE-2026-21825 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HCL Digital Experience Compose version 9. 5, specifically in the search center component. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser. The CVSS 3. 1 base score is 6. 1, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
HCL Digital Experience Compose 9.5 contains a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in its search center functionality. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No official fix or patch has been announced, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of data accessible to the user. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation has been provided, users should monitor HCLSoftware advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting exposure of the vulnerable search center component or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts if feasible.
CVE-2026-21825: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in HCLSoftware DX Compose
Description
CVE-2026-21825 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HCL Digital Experience Compose version 9. 5, specifically in the search center component. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser. The CVSS 3. 1 base score is 6. 1, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
HCL Digital Experience Compose 9.5 contains a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in its search center functionality. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No official fix or patch has been announced, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of data accessible to the user. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation has been provided, users should monitor HCLSoftware advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting exposure of the vulnerable search center component or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-05T16:08:22.254Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a226dc2e29bf47b503d4de8
Added to database: 6/5/2026, 6:33:38 AM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 6:48:40 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 8:07:00 AM
Views: 4
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