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HIGH

CVE-2021-21779

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Webkit’s GraphicsContext handles certain events in WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. A victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious web page to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2021-07-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21779?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Webkit’s GraphicsContext handles certain events in WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. A victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious web page to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21779 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21779 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21779?

CVE-2021-21779 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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