RCE in Dspace

CVE-2026-49832

DSpace open source software is a repository application which provides durable access to digital resources. From versions 8.0-rc1 to before 8.4, versions 9.0-rc1 to before 9.3, and version 10-rc1, Remote Code Execution (RCE) is possible via Velocity Templates used by DSpace for COAR Notify/LDN messages. This issue has been patched in versions 8.4, 9.3, and 10.0.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

Published · last modified .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.009 (58.0th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 58th percentile — 58.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-49832: held from 0.005 to 0.009.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.009 · change: +0.003

Affected products

  • Dspace — versions = 10-rc1, >= 8.0-rc1, < 8.4, >= 9.0-rc1, < 9.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49832?
CVE-2026-49832 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dspace, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2026-09-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-49832?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.