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HIGH

CVE-2021-21174

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Referrer in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

Technical details

Published
2021-03-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21174?

Inappropriate implementation in Referrer in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

Is CVE-2021-21174 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21174 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21174?

CVE-2021-21174 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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