How severe is CVE-2021-4164?

CVE-2021-4164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-4164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4164?

CVE-2021-4164 affects Janeczku Calibre-web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4164?

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-2021-4164 published?

CVE-2021-4164 was published on 2022-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4164

CVE-2021-4164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Janeczku Calibre-web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Janeczku Calibre-web
Published: 2022-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

calibre-web is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4164?: calibre-web is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
How severe is CVE-2021-4164?: CVE-2021-4164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-4164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4164?: CVE-2021-4164 affects Janeczku Calibre-web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4164?: 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-2021-4164 published?: CVE-2021-4164 was published on 2022-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:janeczku:calibre-web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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