CVE-2021-36930

Name: CVE-2021-36930
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-02T23:15:07.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36930 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	< 93.0.961.38

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36930Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36930Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36930?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-36930?

CVE-2021-36930 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36930?

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-2021-36930?

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Source: NVD / NIST