CVE-2021-21224
HighExploitedPublic exploitType confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Published Dec 15, 2021 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-21224, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-21224
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-21224 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Debian Linux, Fedora (Fedoraproject) and 8 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 8, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 90.0.4430.85, chromedriver 90.0.4430.93-lp152.2.89.1, chromedriver 93.0.4577.82-1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
84%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 8, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
38 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= unspecified | 90.0.4430.85 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 10.0 | n/a |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 32, 33, 34 | n/a |
| chromiumarch | See advisory | 90.0.4430.85-1 |
| operaarch | See advisory | 76.0.4017.94-1 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
90.0.4430.85
chromedriver
90.0.4430.93-lp152.2.89.1, 93.0.4577.82-1.1
chromium
90.0.4430.85-1, 90.0.4430.85-1~deb10u1, 90.0.4430.93-lp152.2.89.1, 93.0.4577.82-1.1
chromium-browser
90.0.4430.93-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
opera
76.0.4017.94-1, 76.0.4017.94-lp152.2.43.1
qt5-qtwebengine
5.15.3_git20210510-r0
ungoogled-chromium
113.0.5672.92-1.1
ungoogled-chromium-chromedriver
113.0.5672.92-1.1
vivaldi
3.7.2218.58-1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 8, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Publicly disclosed
Dec 15, 2021
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
References
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
- advisoryhttps://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/google-chrome-releases-emergency-update-to-fix-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-7673638/
- advisoryhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-21222
- advisoryGLSA-202104-08
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-21224
FAQ
Common Questions.
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= unspecified; Debian Linux versions 10.0; Fedora (Fedoraproject) versions 32, 33, 34, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 8, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 17, 2021.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 90.0.4430.85, chromedriver 90.0.4430.93-lp152.2.89.1, chromedriver 93.0.4577.82-1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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