CVE-2021-37999
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37999 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient data validation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML in a new browser tab via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient data validation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML in a new browser tab via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 95.0.4638.69 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1251541Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1251541Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37999?
Insufficient data validation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML in a new browser tab via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2021-37999?
CVE-2021-37999 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37999?
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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