PatchTheCVECVE-2021-4168: showdoc is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE
CVE-2021-4168 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting showdoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
showdoc is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2021-12-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
showdoc showdoc UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.9.15
Fixed in: 2.9.15
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy showdoc || rpm -q showdoc || showdoc --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.9.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade showdoc
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade showdoc
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-4168?
showdoc: upgrade to 2.9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-4168 being exploited?
CVE-2021-4168 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-4168 affect?
CVE-2021-4168 affects showdoc. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). showdoc is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
How urgent is CVE-2021-4168?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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