CVE-2020-6538

Name: CVE-2020-6538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-21T20:15:13.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 84.0.4147.105
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1096677Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EE7XWIZBME7JAY7N6CGPET4CLNHHEIVT/
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1096677Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EE7XWIZBME7JAY7N6CGPET4CLNHHEIVT/
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6538?

Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2020-6538?

CVE-2020-6538 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6538?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-6538?

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Source: NVD / NIST