CVE-2021-38003

Name: CVE-2021-38003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-23T22:15:07.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 36.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38003 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 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 36.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 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

36.24%

98.3th 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	< 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
https://crbug.com/1263462Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/Release Notes
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1263462Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/Release Notes
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-38003US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38003?

Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2021-38003?

CVE-2021-38003 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 36.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38003?

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-2021-38003?

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Source: NVD / NIST