CVE-2021-30533: Google Chromium PopupBlocker Security Bypass Vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2020
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Updated

Google Chromium PopupBlocker contains an insufficient policy enforcement vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted iframe. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Other sources

Insufficient policy enforcement in PopupBlocker in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.77 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted iframe.

Credit

Eliya Stein

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chromium PopupBlocker
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.77
91.0.4472.77
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.77
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 91.0.4472.77

Event History

Nov 4, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30533?

CVE-2021-30533 is a security bypass vulnerability affecting Google Chromium.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30533?

CVE-2021-30533 has a severity level of 6.5 (Medium).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-30533?

CVE-2021-30533 affects web browsers using Chromium, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-30533?

CVE-2021-30533 allows an attacker to remotely bypass security mechanisms in the PopupBlocker for Chromium.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-30533?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2021-30533 has been released. It is recommended to update your affected software to the latest version.

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