Incorrect Authorization Affecting webkitgtk4-jsc-devel package, versions <0:2.48.3-2.el7_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.25% (48th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL7-WEBKITGTK4JSCDEVEL-10654400
  • published7 Jul 2025
  • disclosed22 Mar 2021

Introduced: 22 Mar 2021

CVE-2021-1801  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:7 webkitgtk4-jsc-devel to version 0:2.48.3-2.el7_9 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2025:10364.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream webkitgtk4-jsc-devel package and not the webkitgtk4-jsc-devel package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

This issue was addressed with improved iframe sandbox enforcement. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. Maliciously crafted web content may violate iframe sandboxing policy.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1