CVE-2021-39146
CVSS v3
8.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
14.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-07
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again. In affected versions this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to load and execute arbitrary code from a remote host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user is affected, who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types. XStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- 2021-08-22
- Last Modified
- 2026-10-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-39146?
XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again. In affected versions this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to load and execute arbitrary code from a remote host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user is affected, who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types. XStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.
Is CVE-2021-39146 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-39146 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 14.3% on 2026-10-07, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-39146?
CVE-2021-39146 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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