How severe is CVE-2021-39826?

CVE-2021-39826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-39826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39826?

CVE-2021-39826 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39826?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-39826 published?

CVE-2021-39826 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39826

CVE-2021-39826 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2021-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by an arbitrary command execution vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. User interaction is required to abuse this vulnerability in that a user must open a maliciously crafted .epub file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39826?: Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by an arbitrary command execution vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. User interaction is required to abuse this vulnerability in that a user must open a maliciously crafted .epub file.
How severe is CVE-2021-39826?: CVE-2021-39826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-39826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39826?: CVE-2021-39826 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39826?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-39826 published?: CVE-2021-39826 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb21-80.html

Affected products (1)

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