Vulnerability · Published Sep 2, 2026 · Assigned by GitHub_M

CVE-2026-49832DSpace: Remote Code Execution (RCE) possible in Velocity Templates used by LDN

High 8.0

In plain English

A high-severity code injection in DSpace from DSpace. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 59% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.0High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 41.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

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.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Maven	org.dspace:dspace-api	8.4	GHSA-9x82-rm84-c6x7
Maven	org.dspace:dspace-api	9.3	GHSA-9x82-rm84-c6x7
Maven	org.dspace:dspace-api	10.0	GHSA-9x82-rm84-c6x7

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
DSpace	DSpace	>= 8.0-rc1, < 8.4>= 9.0-rc1, < 9.3= 10-rc1

Weakness: CWE-94 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-9x82-rm84-c6x7 x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/12548 x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/12549 x_refsource_MISC