CVE-2021-27549

Name: CVE-2021-27549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-22T17:15:12.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27549 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior that can be changed through the Settings > Device screen. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior that can be changed through the Settings > Device screen

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Genymobile	Genymotion Desktop	<= 3.2.0

References

https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/latest/02_Application.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/eybisi/misc/tree/main/clipwatchProduct
https://twitter.com/0xabc0/status/1363788023956185090Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/0xabc0/status/1363855602477387783Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/0xabc0/status/1363856804602671104Third Party Advisory
https://www.genymotion.com/download/Product
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tod8Q6sf0P8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/latest/02_Application.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/eybisi/misc/tree/main/clipwatchProduct
https://twitter.com/0xabc0/status/1363788023956185090Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/0xabc0/status/1363855602477387783Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/0xabc0/status/1363856804602671104Third Party Advisory
https://www.genymotion.com/download/Product
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tod8Q6sf0P8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27549?

How severe is CVE-2021-27549?

CVE-2021-27549 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27549?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST