CVE-2021-30551

Name: CVE-2021-30551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-15T22:15:09.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 64.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 64.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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

64.70%

99.1th 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	< 91.0.4472.101
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1216437Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ETMZL6IHCTCTREEL434BQ4THQ7EOHJ43/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PAT6EOXVQFE6JFMFQF4IKAOUQSHMHL54/Release Notes
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-06Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1216437Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ETMZL6IHCTCTREEL434BQ4THQ7EOHJ43/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PAT6EOXVQFE6JFMFQF4IKAOUQSHMHL54/Release Notes
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-06Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-30551US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30551?

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2021-30551?

CVE-2021-30551 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 64.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30551?

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-2021-30551?

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Source: NVD / NIST