CVE-2021-21224

Name: CVE-2021-21224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-26T17:15:08.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 57.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21224 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 57.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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

57.74%

99.0th 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 Nov 17, 2021.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 90.0.4430.85
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	32
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1195777Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EAJ42L4JFPBJATCZ7MOZQTUDGV4OEHHG/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3GZ42MYPGD35V652ZPVPYYS7A7LVXVY/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUZBGKGVZADNA3I24NVG7HAYYUTOSN5A/Release Notes
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4906Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1195777Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EAJ42L4JFPBJATCZ7MOZQTUDGV4OEHHG/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3GZ42MYPGD35V652ZPVPYYS7A7LVXVY/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUZBGKGVZADNA3I24NVG7HAYYUTOSN5A/Release Notes
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4906Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-21224US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21224?

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2021-21224?

CVE-2021-21224 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 57.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21224?

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-2021-21224?

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Source: NVD / NIST