# What is CVE-2021-30533?

> CVE-2021-30533 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) in Chrome from Google, published on 7 June 2021. It is on the list of flaws known to be exploited, so criminals are already using it. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 17%. If you run an affected version, patch it first.

Canonical page: https://www.edgeprotect.io/what-is/cve-2021-30533

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Fix this now. Attackers are using this flaw today. If you run an affected version, it goes to the top of your list.
- **EdgeProtect risk score:** 74 out of 100 (High); action: Emergency patch. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** Medium (CVSS 6.5 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** Yes, it is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 17% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 7 June 2021
- **Record last updated:** 24 October 2025
- **Main product:** Chrome from Google
- **Affected products:** 2

## What is CVE-2021-30533? In plain terms

It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, but a person has to take an action first. If it works, the attacker can change data.

### The official description

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.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet
- How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions
- Login needed first: No login needed
- Does someone have to click: Yes, a person has to take an action
- What an attacker gets: Can change data

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N`

## Is CVE-2021-30533 being exploited? Yes

Attackers are already using it. It is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited, and the latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 17%.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 17%, 17%, 17%, 17%, 17%, 17%, 17%.

### Timeline

- 7 June 2021: Published
- 24 October 2025: Record last updated
- 19 November 2025: Exploit likelihood jumped
- 22 November 2025: Exploit likelihood fell

### How EdgeProtect ranks it

CVE-2021-30533 scores **74 out of 100 (High)**, with the action "Emergency patch".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: key context
- Real threat activity around it: key context

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2021-30533?

The published record lists 2 products. Versions are as published: "before 91.0.4472.77" means every version up to, but not including, 91.0.4472.77.

- [Chrome](https://www.edgeprotect.io/product/google/chrome) by [Google](https://www.edgeprotect.io/vendors/google) (Application): before 91.0.4472.77
- [Fedora](https://www.edgeprotect.io/product/fedoraproject/fedora) by [Fedoraproject](https://www.edgeprotect.io/vendors/fedoraproject) (Operating system): 33, 34

## How do I fix CVE-2021-30533?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? EdgeProtect can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisories and patch notes first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Check it wasn’t used before you patched.** Because criminals are already using this flaw, look for signs of a break-in on affected systems using the vendor’s guidance.

### References

- [crbug.com](https://crbug.com/1145553) (Exploit, Issue tracking, Patch, Vendor advisory)
- [chromereleases.googleblog.com](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.html) (Release notes, Vendor advisory)
- [lists.fedoraproject.org](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ETMZL6IHCTCTREEL434BQ4THQ7EOHJ43/) (Mailing list, Release notes)
- [lists.fedoraproject.org](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PAT6EOXVQFE6JFMFQF4IKAOUQSHMHL54/) (Mailing list, Release notes)
- [security.gentoo.org](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-06) (Third-party advisory)
- [cisa.gov](https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-30533) (Government resource)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2021-30533?

CVE-2021-30533 is a medium-severity flaw in Chrome from Google, published on 7 June 2021. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, but a person has to take an action first. If it works, the attacker can change data.

### How serious is CVE-2021-30533?

It scores 6.5 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is medium. Our risk score for CVE-2021-30533 is 74 out of 100, which is High. Its action is "Emergency patch". Attackers are using this flaw today. If you run an affected version, it goes to the top of your list.

### Is CVE-2021-30533 being exploited?

Attackers are already using it. It is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited, and the latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 17%.

### Which versions does CVE-2021-30533 affect?

For Chrome from Google: before 91.0.4472.77. The record lists 2 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2021-30533?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet. Because criminals are already using it, also check affected systems for signs of a break-in.

## Does CVE-2021-30533 affect you?

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