Microsoft Edge Extensions Remote Code Execution

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5.2$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Edge. This impacts an unknown function of the component Extensions. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-21185. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Edge (Web Browser) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Extensions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 03/04/2021 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is available at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-21185. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/30/2021). The advisory points out:

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 6.8
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NVD Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/21/2020 🔍
03/04/2021 +73 days 🔍
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03/10/2021 +5 days 🔍
03/30/2021 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-21185 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-21185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-170938

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2021 11:13
Updated: 03/30/2021 00:42
Changes: 03/10/2021 11:13 (27), 03/10/2021 11:16 (27), 03/30/2021 00:40 (2), 03/30/2021 00:42 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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