CVE-2022-2756: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.5.4.1.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2756?

kavita: upgrade to 0.5.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2756 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2756 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-2756 affect?

CVE-2022-2756 affects kavita. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.5.4.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2756?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-2756 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting kavita. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.5.4.1.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2022-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: kavitareader

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-10 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kavitareader kavita UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.4.1

Fixed in: 0.5.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kavita || rpm -q kavita || kavita --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kavita

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kavita

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Kavita <0.5.4.1 - Server-Side Request Forgery

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-2756?

kavita: upgrade to 0.5.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2756 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2756 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-2022-2756 affect?

CVE-2022-2756 affects kavita. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.5.4.1.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2756?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-0919 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.7.0.
CVE-2022-3993 CRITICAL 9.4 UPGRADE Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.6.0
CVE-2022-3945 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.6.0

References

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