How severe is CVE-2021-41830?

CVE-2021-41830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41830 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41830?

CVE-2021-41830 affects Apache Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41830?

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-2021-41830 published?

CVE-2021-41830 was published on 2021-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41830

CVE-2021-41830 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Apache Openoffice
Published: 2021-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It is possible for an attacker to manipulate signed documents and macros to appear to come from a trusted source. All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are affected. Users are advised to update to version 4.1.11. See CVE-2021-25633 for the LibreOffice advisory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41830?: It is possible for an attacker to manipulate signed documents and macros to appear to come from a trusted source. All versions of Apache OpenOffice up to 4.1.10 are affected. Users are advised to update to version 4.1.11. See CVE-2021-25633 for the LibreOffice advisory.
How severe is CVE-2021-41830?: CVE-2021-41830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41830 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41830?: CVE-2021-41830 affects Apache Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41830?: 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-2021-41830 published?: CVE-2021-41830 was published on 2021-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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