CVE-2021-33741

Name: CVE-2021-33741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-08T23:15:09.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 2.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.75%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 91.0.864.41

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33741Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33741Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33741?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-33741?

CVE-2021-33741 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33741?

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-2021-33741?

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Source: NVD / NIST