CVE-2021-36928

Name: CVE-2021-36928
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-26T18:15:08.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36928 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Chromium	< 92.0.902.55

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36928Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36928Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36928?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-36928?

CVE-2021-36928 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36928?

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-2021-36928?

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Source: NVD / NIST