CVE-2021-1871
webkitgtk: Logic issue leading to arbitrary code execution
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 29, 2021
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A logic issue was found in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit in versions prior to 2.32.0. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Statement
This flaw is being rated as 'Moderate' as WebKitGTK package is shipped as a dependency for Gnome package, additionally Red Hat Enterprise Linux doesn't ship any WebKitGTK based web browser where this flaw would present a higher severity major threat.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 9.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation