CVE-2020-6572

Name: CVE-2020-6572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-14T21:15:13.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 10.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6572 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 10.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.59%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 81.0.4044.92

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_7.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1066893Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_7.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1066893Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-6572US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6572?

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2020-6572?

CVE-2020-6572 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6572?

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-2020-6572?

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Source: NVD / NIST