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CVE-2021-21136: Insufficient policy enforcement in WebView

First published: Fri Dec 27 2019(Updated: )

Insufficient policy enforcement in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Shiv Sahni Movnavinothan V Imdad Mohammed

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.96
88.0.4324.96
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.96
Android
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<88.0.705.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21136?

    CVE-2021-21136 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow data leakage across origins.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21136?

    To address CVE-2021-21136, update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.96 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-21136?

    CVE-2021-21136 affects Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 88.0.4324.96 along with Microsoft Edge Chromium versions up to 88.0.705.50.

  • Can CVE-2021-21136 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-21136 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a crafted HTML page.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21136?

    CVE-2021-21136 is an insufficient policy enforcement vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome.

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