CVE-2021-1073
CVE-2021-1073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Experience
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.23, contains a vulnerability in the login flow when a user tries to log in by using a browser, while, at the same time, any other web page is loaded in other tabs of the same browser. In this situation, the web page can get access to the token of the user login session, leading to the possibility that the user’s account is compromised. This may lead to the targeted user’s data being accessed, altered, or lost.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1073?
- NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.23, contains a vulnerability in the login flow when a user tries to log in by using a browser, while, at the same time, any other web page is loaded in other tabs of the same browser. In this situation, the web page can get access to the token of the user login session, leading to the possibility that the user’s account is compromised. This may lead to the targeted user’s data being accessed, altered, or lost.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1073?
- CVE-2021-1073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-1073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1073?
- CVE-2021-1073 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1073?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-1073 published?
- CVE-2021-1073 was published on 2021-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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