How severe is CVE-2026-7709?

CVE-2026-7709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-7709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-7709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26849.

When was CVE-2026-7709 published?

CVE-2026-7709 was published on 2026-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7709

CVE-2026-7709 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26849
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2026-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in janeczku Calibre-Web up to 0.6.26. The impacted element is the function generate_auth_token of the file cps/kobo_auth.py of the component Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument user_id leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7709?: A vulnerability was identified in janeczku Calibre-Web up to 0.6.26. The impacted element is the function generate_auth_token of the file cps/kobo_auth.py of the component Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument user_id leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-7709?: CVE-2026-7709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-7709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26849.
When was CVE-2026-7709 published?: CVE-2026-7709 was published on 2026-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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