Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21123
Published: January 19, 2021 / Updated: March 30, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49702
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21123
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in File System API in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-21123
Update to version 88.0.4324.96.